According to Vibes.okdiario , The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed the SNAP payment schedule for December, with some states wrapping up their payments by December 20, while others extend into January 2025. States like Florida and Texas will continue issuing payments through December 28, but certain states are set to finalize payments sooner.
In particular, New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee, and Washington will complete SNAP payments by December 20, 2024, meaning recipients in these states have up to 10 days to receive their benefits, with individuals eligible for up to $292. Other states, including Michigan, Mississippi, and North Carolina, will finish their distributions by December 21, 2024. Missouri and Puerto Rico have set their deadline for December 22.
SNAP Payment Schedule in New Mexico
New Mexico follows a schedule based on the last two digits of the recipient’s Social Security number:
- December 10: Social Security Number ends in 05, 25, 45, 65, 85
- December 11: Social Security Number ends in 16, 36, 56, 76, 96
- December 12: Social Security Number ends in 06, 26, 46, 66, 86
- December 13: Social Security Number ends in 17, 37, 57, 77, 97
- December 14: Social Security Number ends in 07, 27, 47, 67, 87
- December 15: Social Security Number ends in 18, 38, 58, 78, 98
- December 16: Social Security Number ends in 08, 28, 48, 68, 88
- December 17: Social Security Number ends in 19, 39, 59, 79, 99
- December 18: Social Security Number ends in 09, 29, 49, 69, 89
- December 19: Social Security Number ends in 10, 30, 50, 70, 90
- December 20: Social Security Number ends in 00, 20, 40, 60, 80
SNAP Payment Schedule in Ohio
Ohio has a simpler system based on the last digit of your case number. Payments will be issued as follows:
- December 10: Case number ends in 4
- December 12: Case number ends in 5
- December 14: Case number ends in 6
- December 16: Case number ends in 7
- December 18: Case number ends in 8
- December 20: Case number ends in 9
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SNAP Payment Schedule in Tennessee & Washington
Tennessee uses Social Security numbers to distribute payments. If the last two digits of your Social Security number fall within the following ranges, expect your SNAP benefits on these dates:
- December 10: 45-49
- December 11: 50-54
- December 12: 55-59
- December 13: 60-64
- December 14: 65-69
- December 15: 70-74
- December 16: 75-79
- December 17: 80-84
- December 18: 85-89
- December 19: 90-94
- December 20: 95-99
Washington will issue benefits from December 1 through December 20, though USDA has not provided specifics on how the benefits will be distributed.
For up-to-date information, recipients are advised to check their state’s SNAP website or contact the local office for details on their payment schedule.