The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program says that starting October 1, SNAP benefits will change in a big way for millions of people who get them. SNAP benefits are usually given to tens of thousands of Dominicans across the country. In fiscal year 2023, they will help an average of 42.1 million people each month, which is 12.6% of all Americans.
People between the ages of 18 and 54 who don’t have any children or disabilities must show proof that they work at least 80 hours a month (20 hours a week) to be eligible. Also, it’s important to note that SNAP benefits are different in each state. People who get them should look for rules and policies from the state where they live.
According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), the plan doesn’t take into account the realities of the low-wage labor market, like unpredictable work schedules and not getting paid for sick days. As a result, about 750,000 people aged 50 to 54 may lose access to SNAP.
If someone is supposed to be working but doesn’t, their payments will be stopped after three months, even if the computer thinks they are able to do it. For 30 days, they must either show a valid reason or meet the work requirement in order to be qualified again.
The website for the program also says that people who receive benefits should know that they can be extended for an extra three months after three years.
How much money do beneficiaries receive in SNAP benefits every month?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program sends out different amounts of money each month based on how many people live in a home. Based on this year’s SNAP benefits, households with the right amount of cash may be able to get the following payments:
- 1 member: $292
- 2 members: $536
- 3 members: $768
- 4 members: $975
- 5 members: $1,158
- 6 members: $1,390
- 7 members: $1,536
- 8 members: $1,756
Still, some states will send bigger SNAP benefits because each state is free to handle these benefits however they see best. For people living in Alaska, the highest amount for a family of four will go up to between $1,258 and $1,953.
For people living in the U.S. Virgin Islands, it will go up to $1,254, and for people living in Guam, it will go up to $1,437. But in Hawaii, the most that a family of four can get will be lowered to $1,723.
From October 2024 to September 2025, the new COLA increase will be in place, but the benefit amounts will be changed during that time. The USDA also says that people who are worried about how the COLA might affect their benefits should talk to the regional SNAP office that is in charge of that area.
When will beneficiaries receive their SNAP benefits in September per state?
| State | Payment date |
| Alabama | September 4-23 |
| Alaska | September 1 |
| Arizona | September 1-13 |
| Arkansas | September 4-13 |
| California | September 1-10 |
| Colorado | September 1-10 |
| Connecticut | September 1-3 |
| Delaware | September 2-23 |
| District of Columbia | September 1-13 |
| Florida | September 1-28 |
| Georgia | September 5-23 |
| Guam | September 1-10 |
| Hawaii | September 3-5 |
| Idaho | September 1-15 |
| Illinois | September 1-20 |
| Indiana | September 5-23 |
| Iowa | September 1-10 |
| Kansas | September 1-10 |
| Kentucky | September 1-19 |
| Louisiana | September 1-23 |
| Maine | September 10-14 |
| Maryland | September 4-23 |
| Massachusetts | September 1-14 |
| Michigan | September 3-21 |
| Minnesota | September 4-13 |
| Mississippi | September 4-21 |
| Missouri | September 1-22 |
| Montana | September 2-6 |
| Nebraska | September 1-5 |
| Nevada | September 1-10 |
| New Hampshire | September 5 |
| New Jersey | September 1-5 |
| New Mexico | September 1-20 |
| New York | September 1-9 |
| North Carolina | September 3-21 |
| North Dakota | September 1 |
| Ohio | September 2-20 |
| Oklahoma | September 1-10 |
| Oregon | September 1-9 |
| Pennsylvania | September 3-14 |
| Puerto Rico | September 4-22 |
| Rhode Island | September 1 |
| South Carolina | September 1-19 |
| South Dakota | September 1-9 |
| Tennessee | September 1-20 |
| Utah | September 5, 11, and 15 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | September 1 |
| Vermont | September 1 |
| Virginia | September 1-7 |
| Washington | September 1-20 |
| West Virginia | September 1-9 |
| Wisconsin | September 1-15 |
| Wyoming | September 1-4 |