December 28th 2023.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income households with food assistance. Each year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issues new requirements for the program, commonly known as food stamps, and households must determine if they meet the criteria to continue their assistance for 2024.
Over 41 million individuals take advantage of the program, which allocates a certain amount of monetary funds through an Electronic Benefits card. This year, new updates were issued by the Fiscal Responsibility Act, which was signed into law in June by President Biden. The age eligibility for the program expanded slightly, from 18-50 years to 52 years. To be considered for SNAP benefits, individuals within this parameter must work 80 hours a month.
Households must make 130% of the federal poverty level or less to qualify for the program. For a family of one, this amounts to $1,580. For a family of four, they must make no more than $3,250 monthly if living within the 48 contiguous states, in addition to Guam, D.C., and the Virgin Islands. Those living in Alaska or Hawaii have a higher threshold of $4,063 and $3,738, respectively.
The maximum payments have also been raised, with Cost Of Living adjustments determining that households between one and eight individuals can receive up to $291 to $1,751 within 48 states and D.C.
Each state has its own process for applying for SNAP benefits, providing individuals with assistance to combat the higher costs of everyday goods. This is an invaluable resource for those in need, allowing them to enjoy a better standard of living.
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