SNAP Alert: Get Ready for November Payments Ranging from $292 to $1,756
According to Vibes.okdiario, Some recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive their first monthly payment in November following recent approval from the Food Stamps office. It’s important for these individuals to understand the current payment structure, which includes the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase.
Payment Increases and Amounts
According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), a single SNAP recipient can expect an average benefit of approximately $199. However, with the COLA increase, the maximum benefit will rise to $292. Notably, individuals on SNAP may see only a minimal increase of up to $1 following this adjustment.
SNAP Payment Schedule for November 2024
Payment dates vary by state, and recipients should check the eligibility requirements based on their location. Some states use Social Security Numbers, while others utilize Eligibility Determination Group numbers or the first letters of last names to determine payment schedules.
Payment Dates by State
- Alabama: November 4 – 23
- Alaska: November 1
- Arizona: November 1 – 13
- Arkansas: November 4 – 13
- California: November 1 – 10
- Colorado: November 1 – 10
- Connecticut: November 1 – 3
- Delaware: November 2 – 23
- Florida: November 1 – 28
- Georgia: November 5 – 23
- Hawaii: November 3 – 5
- Idaho: November 1 – 10
- Illinois: November 1 – 10
- Indiana: November 5 – 23
- Iowa: November 1 – 10
- Kansas: November 1 – 10
- Kentucky: November 1 – 19
- Louisiana: November 1 – 23
- Maryland: November 4 – 23
- Massachusetts: November 1 – 14
- Michigan: November 3 – 21
- Minnesota: November 4 – 13
- Mississippi: November 4 – 21
- Missouri: November 1 – 22
- Montana: November 2 – 6
- Nebraska: November 1 – 5
- Nevada: November 1 – 10
- New Hampshire: November 5
- New Jersey: November 1 – 5
- New Mexico: November 1 – 20
- New York: November 1 – 9
- North Carolina: November 3 – 21
- North Dakota: November 1
- Ohio: November 2 – 20
- Oklahoma: November 1 – 10
- Oregon: November 1 – 9
- Pennsylvania: SNAP benefits distributed over the first 10 business days
- Rhode Island: November 1
- South Carolina: November 1 – 10
- South Dakota: November 10
- Tennessee: November 1 – 20
- Texas: November 1 – 28
- Utah: November 5 (SNAP after the first week on 11 and 15)
- Vermont: November 1
- Virginia: November 1 – 7
- Washington: November 1 – 20
- West Virginia: November 1 – 9
- Wisconsin: November 1 – 15
- Wyoming: November 1 – 4
Also read: Disaster Food Stamps 2024: Eligible Counties for D-SNAP Following Helene and Milton
Additional Territories
- Guam: November 1 – 10
- Puerto Rico: November 4 – 22
- District of Columbia: November 1 – 10
- U.S. Virgin Islands: November 1
Eligibility Requirements for November Benefits
To qualify for SNAP benefits in November, recipients must meet specific requirements. Those eligible for expedited benefits may receive Food Stamps if they have minimal cash resources and no income.
General Requirements
- Resource Limits: Up to $3,000 in countable resources. Individuals with disabilities and seniors may qualify for a higher limit of $4,500.
- Work and Income Requirements: Individuals aged 18-54 must work at least 80 hours per month unless exempt.
For detailed eligibility requirements, visit the https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/recipient/eligibility.
