4 Changes To Expect In SNAP 2023— Here’s What You Should Know!

There are 4 changes that are expected to affect the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 2023. Read the list to learn about these changes!

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [Photo: Brookings Institution]

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Cost-of-Living Adjustment

According to Csiszar, the amount of benefits in SNAP is adjusted yearly depending on the rate of inflation. In 2023, an increase in benefits has been announced. The increase began on October 1, 2022 by 12.5%. This means that eligible households received $500 in SNAP benefits since October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022. In 2023, an increase of $562.50 is expected to be received.

Higher Top Payouts

The amount of SNAP benefits differ based on the size of the eligible household. The following numbers are the amount received  last October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 versus the amount received  last October 1, 2022 that will continue until September 30, 2023:

• 1 person: $250 to $281
• 2 persons: $459 to $516
• 3 persons: $658 to $740
• 4 persons: $835 to $939
• 5 persons: $992 to $1,116
• 6 persons: $1,190 to $1,339
• 7 persons: $1,316 to $1,480
• 8 persons: $1,504 to $1,691
• Each additional person: $188 to $211

Easier Eligibility Limits

To be eligible for the SNAP benefits, households must make net monthly incomes lower than the limits declared. However, on October 1, 2022, the limits were increased to the following:

• 1 person: $1,133
• 2 persons: $1,526
• 3 persons: $1,920
• 4 persons: $2,313
• 5 persons: $2,706
• 6 persons: $3,100
• 7 persons: $3,493
• 8 persons: $3,886
• Each additional member: $394

Maximum Asset Limits

The allowed maximum asset limits for SNAP have increased for 2023 as follows:

• Households with at least one member who is disabled or aged 60 and older: $4,250 (from $3,750 in 2022)
• All other households: $2,750 (from $2,500 in 2022)

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