The Food and Nutrition Service agency reports that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, has experienced changes for the year that may have an impact on 42 million participants.
The size of a person’s household, monthly revenue, and additional expenditures all affect how much SNAP benefits they receive.
Federally financed increased SNAP benefits during the COVID era ended in February as a result of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which Congress approved. Early in April, SNAP beneficiaries no longer received the same amount of benefits. Officials’ declaration that COVID-19 is no more a public health emergency led to this choice.
The state of Massachusetts just approved a bill that would have supported more SNAP benefits. For up to 40% of the gap between an average monthly SNAP benefits payment and the highest possible SNAP payout for family size, those who qualify for SNAP can get additional state-funded benefits. There is a fixed monthly minimum of $38.
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