There are 2 important changes to SNAP benefits. The first change will be for all beneficiaries because it has to do with the Cost of Living Adjustment. The COLA may bring good news for most Food Stamp recipients, but it is not always like that.
Last year’s COLA brought a reduction to SNAP benefits in Hawaii. So, it is still uncertain whether there can be a reduction in some places. In the 48 contiguous States and the District of Columbia, there may be an increase. But this boost may not be as high as beneficiaries wish.
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New ages for the ABAWD time limit for SNAP recipients
Apart from a COLA boost, there will soon be a change to the age for the Able-Bodie Adults Without Dependents time limit. This time limit currently prevents those aged 18-52 from getting Food Stamps for more than 3 months in 3 years unless they work for 80 hours per month.
So, there will be more SNAP recipients who will have to meet these specific work conditions to get money for longer. In fact, if you are 53 or 54 years old, you will be affected by this new measure.
Therefore, the ABAWD time limit will be applied to those aged 18-54. Thankfully, there are exemptions if you have a child, are pregnant, are a veteran, are 18-24 and were in foster care, or have a disability.
When will SNAP benefits change?
According to USDA and the Food and Nutrition Service, the new COLA will come into effect on October 1, 2024. Therefore, eligible recipients will not have to wait until 2025 to get extra money.
In the same way, the new ABAWD ages will become effective on October 1, 2024 as well. Hence, make sure you get an exemption or you meet all the specific work requirements.
Do so in order not to lose your SNAP benefits in the United States. Remember that payments can be up to $973 if you are 4 and they could be slightly higher after the COLA boost.