As grocery prices continue to rise, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are set to increase slightly starting October 1, 2024. However, the adjustments may not be as substantial as some recipients might hope.
New Maximum SNAP Benefit Allotments for 2024
Beginning next month, SNAP recipients will see a slight increase in their benefits. Here are the updated maximum monthly allotments for households in the 48 contiguous states and D.C.:
- 1-person household: $292
- 2-person household: $536
- 3-person household: $768
- 4-person household: $975
- 5-person household: $1,158
- 6-person household: $1,390
- 7-person household: $1,536
- 8-person household: $1,756
Each additional household member will add $220 to the monthly total.
Special Allotments for Hawaii, Alaska, and U.S. Territories
In regions with higher food costs, such as Hawaii, Alaska, the Virgin Islands, and Guam, SNAP allotments are higher. For instance, a four-person household in Hawaii can receive up to $1,723 per month.
Stricter Work Requirements for Certain SNAP Recipients
A significant change starting in October 2024 is the expansion of work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD). Previously, ABAWD aged 18 to 52 needed to work at least 80 hours a month, be in school, or participate in a training program to qualify for SNAP. This requirement will now extend to those aged 53 and 54.
Exemptions to SNAP Work Requirements
Certain groups are exempt from these work requirements, including homeless individuals, veterans, youth who aged out of foster care, pregnant women, and those with a child under 18 living at home. Those unable to meet the work requirements will be limited to receiving SNAP benefits for only three months within a three-year period.
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