A new period has started in SNAP assistance in the United States
In the United States, new amounts have taken effect in the SNAP food assistance program that millions benefit from as of October 1. The maximum monthly aid a four‑person family can receive in the continental United States and Washington, DC has risen to $1,023.
US Department of Agriculture (USDA) , updated the food assistance amounts, income eligibility thresholds, and some deductions under the new fiscal year.
The increase is part of the annual adjustment aimed at reflecting changes in food costs.
New amounts for SNAP assistance
The maximum monthly assistance amounts effective from October 1 in the continental United States and Washington DC are as follows:
Single-person household: $306 Four-person family: $1,023 Minimum monthly assistance: $25
In the previous period, the maximum assistance amounts were $298 for a single-person household and $994 for a four-person family. Thus, the monthly maximum assistance for four-person families rose by $29.
The asset limit is generally set at $3,000, but if a household contains a person aged 60 or older or a disabled individual, the limit rises to $4,750.
Different amounts apply in Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In Hawaii, the maximum assistance for four-person families fell to $1,655.
SNAP rules were also changed.
Under the new fiscal year, in addition to the assistance amounts, new regulations governing the program's operation took effect. States must cover 75% of SNAP administrative costs.
In addition, employment conditions for adults who are able to work and have no dependents have been extended up to age 64. Some exemptions granted to families with children have also been altered.
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