Federal government increases SNAP benefits

(WTVO) — Starting this month, the federal government is increasing supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits, which will mostly rise by one to five dollars to adjust to the cost of living.

Snap recipients started seeing an increase in benefits on October 1st, which will stay in place until September 30th, 2025.

The maximum benefit a household can get has also increased and the total monthly income eligibility benchmark for a family of four will go up by 100 dollars.

The government has also raised the age considered to be an “able-bodied adult without dependents” from 52 to 54 years old.

To get benefits, a family must show they are working at least 80 hours per month or enrolled in an education or training program.

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