Changes to Snap Ebt benefits 2024

By January 29, 2024Uncategorized

Changes to Snap Ebt benefits 2024

Eligibility and Age

The FRA gradually increases the age of what the USDA calls “able-bodied adults without dependents” (ABAWD) time limit and adds new groups of individuals who are excepted from the ABAWD time limit.

Prior to September, ABAWDs’ 18 to 50 had work requirements, which included working at least 80 hours a month, participating in a work program at least 80 hours a month or participating in a combination of work and work program hours for a total of at least 80 hours a month.

As of Oct. 1, these work requirements expanded to age 52, and requirements will expand to age 54 starting in October 2024, according to the USDA.

Exemptions

There are some exemptions to the ABAWD work requirements, according to the USDA.

For instance, you are excused if you are unable to work due to a physical or mental limitation, if you are pregnant, if you are a veteran, are homeless, or age 24 or younger and in foster care on your 18th birthday.

Income Eligibility

You are eligible for SNAP benefits if you do not exceed the following gross monthly income limit — 130% of the federal poverty level — qualifications:

Household Size: 1

  • 48 States, District of Columbia, Guam, Virgin Islands: $1,580
  • Alaska: $1,973
  • Hawaii: $1,817

Household Size: 2

  • 48 States, District of Columbia, Guam, Virgin Islands: $2,137
  • Alaska: $2,670
  • Hawaii: $2,457

Household Size: 3

  • 48 States, District of Columbia, Guam, Virgin Islands:  $2,694
  • Alaska: $3,366
  • Hawaii: $3,098

Household Size: 4

  • 48 States, District of Columbia, Guam, Virgin Islands: $3,250
  • Alaska: $4,063
  • Hawaii: $3,738

Household Size: 5

  • 48 States, District of Columbia, Guam, Virgin Islands: $3,807
  • Alaska: $4,760
  • Hawaii: $4,378

Household Size: 6

  • 48 States, District of Columbia, Guam, Virgin Islands: $4,364
  • Alaska: $5,456
  • Hawaii: $5,018

Household Size: 7

  • 48 States, District of Columbia, Guam, Virgin Islands: $4,921
  • Alaska: $6,153
  • Hawaii: $5,659

Household Size: 8

  • 48 States, District of Columbia, Guam, Virgin Islands: $5,478
  • Alaska: $6,849
  • Hawaii: $6,299

Each Additional Member

  • 48 States, District of Columbia, Guam, Virgin Islands: $557
  • Alaska: $697
  • Hawaii: $641

Maximum Allotments

According to the cost of living adjustments (COLA) for 2024, maximum allotments have increased for the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia, Alaska, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

For instance, the maximum allotment for a family of four in the 48 states and D.C. will be $973, while it will range from $1,248 to $1,937 in Alaska. The maximum allotment for a family of four will be $1,434 in Guam and $1,251 in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Meanwhile, maximum allotments for a family of four in Hawaii will decrease to $1,759.

The minimum benefit for the 48 states and D.C. is unchanged from 2023 at $23.

Here are the maximum allotments for SNAP in the 48 contiguous states and D.C. — Oct. 2023 to Sep. 2024 — according to the USDA:

  • Household size 1: $291
  • Household size 2: $535
  • Household size 3: $766
  • Household size 4: $973
  • Household size 5: $1,155
  • Household size 6: $1,386
  • Household size 7: $1,532
  • Household size 8: $1,751
  • Each additional person: $219

Changes to Snap Ebt benefits 2024

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