SNAP $292-$1,756 payments coming in the first week of November, check the new paydays for Food Stamps with COLA
According to Vibes.okdiario, Some recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will receive their first monthly payment in November, following approval from the Food Stamps office. It’s essential for these individuals to be aware of the current maximum amounts, which include the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase.
Payment Amounts Post-COLA Increase
According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), a single person can expect to receive an average of $199 in SNAP benefits. However, with the COLA increase, the maximum benefit will rise to $292. Unfortunately, most individuals will see only a minimal increase of up to $1 in their benefits after this adjustment.
November 2024 Payment Schedule
SNAP payment schedules vary by state, and recipients are encouraged to check their specific eligibility requirements. Some states use Social Security Numbers, while others use Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) numbers or the first letter of last names to determine payment dates.
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: 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: Which counties are eligible for D-SNAP due to Helene and Milton?
For Guam, P.R., D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands:
- 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 SNAP Benefits
To qualify for SNAP benefits in November, recipients must meet specific conditions. Those who are eligible for expedited benefits may receive Food Stamps in November, typically requiring that they have very limited funds and income.
General eligibility criteria include:
- Resource Limits: Up to $3,000 in countable resources; individuals with disabilities or seniors may have a higher limit of $4,500.
- Work and Income Requirements: Adults aged 18-54 must work at least 80 hours per month, unless they qualify for an exemption.
For further details on SNAP eligibility, visit the https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/recipient/eligibility.
