Some seniors on both Social Security and SNAP payments may receive money on the same day. However, they are completely different programs. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is funded by USDA and States administer it.
However, workers who pay enough payroll taxes can receive retirement benefits from the Social Security Administration. While if you receive Food Stamps, you get them because you have a low income. So, it does not matter if you have paid taxes or not.
SNAP and Social Security in Maine and Massachusetts
Eligible seniors may get Social Security and Snap benefits on August 14, 2024. For example, if you live in Maine and the last digit of your birthday ends in 5 or 6, you will get money on your EBT card on August 14. Of course, it is necessary to get approval for the Food Stamps, so payments are only for those who applied.
So, if you were born on the 6th or 5th of any month and you are on Social Security retirement or disability insurance, you will collect both payments on August 14. So, thanks to the days you were born you can get money on the same day to plan better your monthly expenses.
Massachusetts will also send SNAP benefits on August 14. Since there is a Social Security payment on the same day, some eligible recipients will get these 2 payments on August 14, 2024.
SNAP and Social Security in Massachusetts
To get SNAP benefits on August 14 in Massachusetts, your Social Security Number must end in 9. If you have not applied and got approval, you are not eligible though. Those on Social Security who qualify for the August 14 payment and who are on Food Stamps will also get 2 payments on the same day.
As for the average payment amount for Social Security, they can be about $1,918. Some high earners may get up to $4,873 if they file at 70. Filing at Full Retirement Age only allows you to get $3,822.
At 62, you can receive up to $2,710. SNAP recipients in Maine and Massachusetts can receive up to $1,751 if there are 8 members in the same household. If you are single, you can receive up to $291, or $202 on average. A family of 4 can get up to $973.