Governor Josh Green, M.D., has announced plans to seek an additional $45 million in welfare relief for families in Hawai‘i, aiming to enhance support through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This initiative is expected to provide significant assistance to struggling families, potentially benefiting between 13,000 and 14,000 households, with an average annual SNAP benefit…

Individuals eligible for SNAP benefits will receive payments from the USDA between October 1 and October 28, 2024. This payment window applies to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For qualifying individuals, the maximum SNAP benefit for one person is set at $292, reflecting a small Cost of…

To access SNAP or CalFresh benefits in California, individuals must first apply in the state where they reside. Approval from the Food Stamps office is essential to receive benefits. Eligibility primarily hinges on meeting resource and income limits, although other conditions may also apply. For eligible beneficiaries, California will distribute funds from October 1 through…

Customers of genetics testing firm 23andMe could be entitled to a one-time cash payment following a significant $30 million settlement related to a major data breach. The breach affected nearly seven million user accounts, leading to the theft of sensitive personal data. Allegations of Privacy Violations A class action lawsuit filed in San Francisco accused…

Millions of Americans are eligible to receive up to $1,751 through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to help cover food costs. Approximately 41.2 million individuals rely on this program, commonly referred to as food stamps, each year. Eligibility and payment schedules for SNAP benefits can vary significantly from state to state. Understanding SNAP Eligibility…

Drivers who owned or leased certain BMW models may be eligible for a portion of a substantial $6 million settlement stemming from allegations against the car manufacturer regarding diesel emission tests. The class action lawsuit, filed in 2018, claims that BMW failed to comply with strict environmental regulations for its 2009-2013 BMW X5 xDrive35d and…

Americans may be eligible for cash payments stemming from a $115 million settlement related to a privacy class action lawsuit involving Oracle, a prominent cloud applications provider. This opportunity arises after Oracle agreed to the payout to resolve allegations that it illegally collected personal information and sold it to third parties for advertising purposes. Allegations…

AT&T customers could soon receive compensation from a data breach settlement resulting from an investigation by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The investigation revealed that AT&T failed to adequately protect customer data after a hack involving its cloud vendor in January 2023. Background on the Data Breach According to the FCC, AT&T neglected to secure…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will not receive further payments until October. This change in the payment schedule has raised concerns among those who depend on these funds to meet their basic needs. If you’re affected by this delay, it’s crucial to understand the reasons behind the…

The average payments for Social Security retirement, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may experience fluctuations based on the earnings of SSI recipients and the taxes paid by workers to the Social Security Administration (SSA) in the past. As of September 2024, there are positive signs as average payments for August…