According to Vibes.okdiario, Some recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as Food Stamps, will receive their first monthly payment in November after gaining approval from the Food Stamps office. It’s important for those affected to be aware that the current maximum payment amounts will include the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase.
Payment Amounts After COLA Increase
According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), the average SNAP benefit for a single person is approximately $199. With the COLA increase, the maximum benefit will rise to $292. However, individuals receiving SNAP will see only a minimal increase of up to $1 after this adjustment.
Payment Schedule for November 2024
Payment dates for SNAP benefits vary by state, so recipients should check their eligibility requirements. Some states use Social Security Numbers, while others may utilize Eligibility Determination Group numbers or the first letter of last names to determine paydays.
SNAP Paydays 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: Payments issued 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 payments 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
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For Guam, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands:
- Guam: November 1 – 10
- Puerto Rico: November 4 – 22
- D.C.: November 1 – 10
- U.S. Virgin Islands: November 1
Eligibility Requirements for SNAP in November
To receive SNAP benefits in November, individuals must meet specific eligibility criteria. Those who qualify for expedited benefits may receive Food Stamps sooner, typically if they have minimal funds and no income.
Key Eligibility Criteria
Resource Limits:
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- General limit: Up to $3,000 in countable resources.
- Higher limit for individuals with disabilities and seniors: Up to $4,500.
Work and Income Requirements:
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- Individuals aged 18-54 must work a minimum of 80 hours per month unless they qualify for an exemption.
For more detailed information on eligibility and requirements, visit the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service website: https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/recipient/eligibility.
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