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If you are a beneficiary of theSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), congratulations! But do not forget that in order to continue receiving this important benefit, you must qualify and be recertified, a period that varies depending on the state in which you reside; and also be aware of the income and resource limits that are updated annually.
Updates according to the cost of living
This procedure has already been carried out since October 1, 2024 and all the data it provides, as well as the eligibility criteria and amounts available are valid until September 30, 2025, with some exceptions for households with elderly or disabled .
The US Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service adjusts the maximum allotments, deductions and income eligibility standards for all those seeking to be beneficiaries of this important program focused on the welfare of the country's neediest families.
These adjustments are based on the cost of living (COLA), and determined that the maximum allocations for the 48 states and territories (Washington, D.C., Alaska, Guam and the Virgin Islands) are as follows, after an increase. However, it should be noted that they are not the same for all cases, because the cost of living also varies in some geographical points and is higher for the aforementioned territories.
Updated amounts for May 2025
To summarize, the maximum SNAP allocations shown are for the 48 states and the District of Columbia. Information from the USDA website:
- Number of people in the household 1: $292
- Number of people in the household 2: $536
- Number of people in the household 3: $768
- Number of people in the household 4: $975
- Number of people in the household 5: $1158
- Number of people in the household 6: $1390
- Household size 7: $1536
- Number of people in the household 8: $1756
Each additional person: $220