California SNAP Payments Rise to $1,756 with COLA: Find Out Your CalFresh Payday
According to Vibes.okdiario, To receive SNAP or CalFresh benefits in California, you must first apply within the state. Applications are only accepted for those currently residing in California. Approval from the local Food Stamps office is necessary before benefits can be granted.
The eligibility requirements primarily focus on income and resources, but additional conditions may also apply depending on individual circumstances. Once approved, California will distribute funds to eligible beneficiaries between October 1 and October 10, based on the applicant’s case number.
How Are CalFresh Payments Scheduled?
In California, CalFresh payments are issued during the first ten days of October, depending on your case number. Here’s how the schedule works:
- Case number ending in 1: Payment on October 1
- Case number ending in 2: Payment on October 2
- Case number ending in 3: Payment on October 3
- Case number ending in 4: Payment on October 4
- Case number ending in 5: Payment on October 5
- Case number ending in 6: Payment on October 6
- Case number ending in 7: Payment on October 7
- Case number ending in 8: Payment on October 8
- Case number ending in 9: Payment on October 9
- Case number ending in 0: Payment on October 10
SNAP/CalFresh Payment Amounts After the October COLA Increase
The maximum SNAP payment amounts in California are consistent with those in the other 48 contiguous states. However, with the start of October comes a new Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). While this COLA increase will result in slightly higher payments, recipients are unlikely to notice a significant difference between their September and October payments.
For recipients aged 53-54, particularly those categorized as Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD), specific work requirements and a time limit on benefits will also apply moving forward.
Here are the updated maximum SNAP amounts with the new COLA:
- 1 person: $292
- 2 people: $536
- 3 people: $768
- 4 people: $975
- 5 people: $1,158
- 6 people: $1,390
- 7 people: $1,536
- 8 people: $1,756
These new amounts will reflect the slight increase from the previous month’s payments, ensuring that SNAP/CalFresh recipients in California continue to receive financial support for their food needs.
