According to Vibes.okdiario, The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially announced the next Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, impacting recipients in the 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Alaska.
However, Hawaii will not receive a COLA increase, making it the only state to experience a reduction in benefits.
When Will the New COLA Take Effect?
The new COLA will go into effect on October 1, 2025. Food Stamp recipients can expect to see an increase in their monthly payments starting on this date. If you qualify for any paydays on October 1, be sure to check your EBT account tomorrow to see the updated benefit amounts for the 48 contiguous states and D.C.
While the increase may be minimal, it is certainly better than the reduction that Hawaii residents will face.
SNAP Payment Schedule for October
SNAP payment schedules vary by state and territory. Some states will disburse all payments on October 1, while others may take up to 28 days to complete payments, such as in Florida and Texas. Below is a detailed schedule of payment dates by state:
- Alabama: October 4-23
- Alaska: October 1
- Arizona: October 1-13
- Arkansas: October 4-13
- California: October 1-10
- Colorado: October 1-10
- Connecticut: October 1-3
- Delaware: October 2-23
- Florida: October 1-28
- Georgia: October 5-23
- Hawaii: October 3-5
- Idaho: October 1-10
- Illinois: October 1-10
- Indiana: October 5-23
- Iowa: October 1-10
- Kansas: October 1-10
- Kentucky: October 1-19
- Louisiana: October 1-23
- Maine: October 10-14
- Maryland: October 4-23
- Massachusetts: October 1-14
- Michigan: October 3-21
- Minnesota: October 4-13
- Mississippi: October 4-21
- Missouri: October 1-22
- Montana: October 2-6
- Nebraska: October 1-5
- Nevada: October 1-10
- New Hampshire: October 5
- New Jersey: October 1-5
- New Mexico: October 1-20
- New York: October 1-9
- North Carolina: October 3-21
- North Dakota: October 1
- Ohio: October 2-20
- Oklahoma: October 1-10
- Oregon: October 1-9
- Pennsylvania: Over the first 10 business days
- Rhode Island: October 1
- South Carolina: October 1-10
- South Dakota: October 10
- Tennessee: October 1-20
- Texas: October 1-28
- Utah: October 5, 11, and 15
- Vermont: October 1
- Virginia: October 1-7
- Washington: October 1-20
- West Virginia: October 1-9
- Wisconsin: October 1-15
- Wyoming: October 1-4
Additional Territories:
- Guam: October 1-10
- Puerto Rico: October 4-22
- District of Columbia: October 1-10
- U.S. Virgin Islands: October 1
This upcoming adjustment aims to address the ongoing challenges faced by SNAP recipients while providing necessary support during these uncertain economic times.
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