USDA has confirmed the new SNAP payment dates and maximum amounts in July. In case you did not know, the maximum amounts are only the same in the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia.
Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have higher maximum amounts. So, it will be in one of these four places where SNAP households of 4 can get up to $1,937.
Who can receive $1,937 from SNAP in the United States?
Since the maximum amount for 4 is $973 if you are in the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia, it is not possible in most States. However, Alaskans can receive up to $1,937 if they are 4, meet all the requirements, and live in an area determined as Rural 2.
If you live in Alaska in Rural 1, it can be up to $1,591 if you are 4 in your house. Urban recipients can only get up to $1,248. SNAP recipients in Hawaii can also get up to $1,759, which is not bad either.
Guam can pay up to $1,434 if your family has just 4 members. The United States Virgin Islands can provide you with Food Stamps worth $1,251. Thus, there is a wide range of SNAP amounts for 4 people.
What are the requirements to get SNAP benefits in the United States?
In the first place, you must apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the State where you live. So, if you live in Oregon, you must apply there for Food Stamps.
What is more, you must also meet income and resource limits. Bear in mind that SNAP benefits are for American families and individuals with a low income. so, they can help them get rid of food insecurity and poverty.
General and specific work requirements are a must. They will be tougher for those ABAWD citizens aged 18-52. This group of recipients can only get SNAP benefits for 3 months in 3 years unless they work for 80 hours per month.
