SNAP Recipients: $202 Food Stamps Sent on the 28th – Find Out How to Claim
According to VIBUS, The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, distributes benefits on a monthly schedule that varies by state. In states such as Alaska, Vermont, Rhode Island, and North Dakota, SNAP recipients may receive their benefits as early as September 1. However, in states like Florida and Texas, payments might not be issued until later in the month.
If Your Benefits Are Delayed
If you haven’t received your SNAP benefits by your expected issuance date, follow these steps:
- Check Your State’s Issuance Schedule: Each state has its own schedule for issuing SNAP benefits. Verify the schedule to determine when you should expect your benefits.
- Contact Your Local SNAP Office: If your benefits are overdue, reach out to your local SNAP office or case worker to check on the status of your benefits. There might be an issue with your case that needs addressing.
- Verify Contact Information: Ensure that your contact information and mailing address are current with your local SNAP office. Benefits cannot be processed if your details are outdated.
- Consider Application Processing Time: If you were recently approved for SNAP, your first benefits might take up to 30 days from your application date to be issued. The issuance date depends on the last digit of your case number.
- Work with Your Case Worker: If you’ve followed the above steps and still haven’t received your benefits by the expected date, collaborate with your case worker to resolve the issue. You are entitled to timely benefits if your case is active and in good standing.
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SNAP Issuance Schedule by State
Florida: Benefits are issued based on the 8th and 9th digits of your case number. For example:
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- If the digits are 96-99, benefits are available on August 28.
- Digits ranging from 75-78 receive benefits on August 22.
- Other date ranges are specified for different digits.
Texas: Benefits are determined by your Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number. For instance:
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- EDG numbers ending in 42-45, 50-53, or 96-99 will have benefits available on August 28.
- Different date ranges apply for other EDG number endings.
Maximum SNAP Benefits for 2024
The maximum monthly SNAP allotments for fiscal year 2024 are:
- 1 person: $291
- 2 people: $535
- 3 people: $766
- 4 people: $973
- 5 people: $1,155
- 6 people: $1,386
- 7 people: $1,532
- 8 people: $1,751
- Each additional person: +$219
Households with no net income receive the maximum benefit amount. Those with net income will receive the maximum benefit minus 30% of their net income. The average SNAP benefit per person is approximately $189 per month, or $6.20 per day.
Note that different maximum allotments apply in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
