New SNAP Benefits Confirmed for September – States to Disburse Up to $1,751 in Hours

If you’re wondering whether your state is delivering Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits this week, you’re not alone. Many states have already finished issuing payments for September, but some are still distributing them. If you’re eligible for SNAP benefits, there’s a good chance that you could see money added to your EBT card soon. Even if your state isn’t processing payments this week, some recipients will still receive them as late as September 28.

Let’s take a closer look at which states are distributing SNAP benefits from September 16 onward.

States Sending Benefits

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has provided details on which states are still delivering SNAP benefits this month. Each state has its own schedule and methods for determining when recipients get their payments, usually based on criteria like your Social Security Number (SSN), case number, or last name. Below is a list of states continuing to send benefits from September 16:

Puerto Rico is also sending out benefits through September 22. Among all these states, Texas and Florida are the ones expected to take the longest to deliver Food Stamp payments.

Benefits Are Scheduled

Each state has its own method of determining the date you receive your benefits, often based on criteria like case number or your name. Let’s break down a few examples:

• Alabama: If your case number ends in 60-64, you’ll receive your benefits on September 16. Those whose case numbers end in 95-99 will get their funds on September 23.
• Delaware: Benefits are distributed according to the first letter of your last name. For instance, if your last name starts with “O,” you’ll receive your payment on September 16. People whose last names begin with “X,” “Y,” or “Z” will get their benefits on September 23.
• Maryland: The state bases the schedule on the first three letters of your last name. Recipients with last names starting from “MCP” to “NEF” will get their benefits on September 16.

For more detailed information, it’s always a good idea to check the USDA’s official website for your state’s schedule.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for SNAP, you need to meet certain requirements that are largely dependent on your income, resources, and work situation. Here’s a quick rundown:

• Income: Your household’s gross and net income must fall below specific limits, which vary based on the size of your household. Gross income is your total income before any deductions, while net income is what remains after allowable deductions like housing costs or childcare.
• Resources: In most states, your household can have up to $2,750 in countable resources. If someone in your household is 60 or older or disabled, the limit goes up to $4,250. Many states have, however, eliminated the resource test.
• Work Requirements: Able-bodied adults without dependents must either work or be enrolled in a work program for at least 20 hours per week to receive SNAP for more than three months in a 36-month period.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizens and some non-citizens can apply for SNAP. Non-citizens must have lived in the U.S. for five years or meet other criteria, such as receiving disability aid or being under 18 years old.
• College Students: Students who are enrolled at least half-time must meet extra conditions to receive SNAP. They need to work an average of 20 hours per week, participate in work-study, care for a young child, or receive certain government benefits.

With these requirements in mind, you can better understand whether you qualify for the program or not.

Getting your SNAP benefits on time is crucial, so it’s good to stay on top of when your state processes payments. Remember to check your state’s specific guidelines, as there could be differences in scheduling. If you haven’t received your benefits yet, don’t panic — many states are still distributing them, with some extending through the end of the month.

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