There are several requirements that apply for SNAP benefits, among them are the gross and net income that each family receives per month. We tell you what these amounts are
If you are one of the people who wish to apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, you must meet certain requirements, among which is having a maximum income for you to be eligible, but what is it?
Don’t worry at Globe Live Media we are going to explain what is the gross and net income you must have in order to enroll and qualify for SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps.
SNAP is a federal government program, operated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), but each state sets its own eligibility requirements, including the maximum income for recipients.
The program is aimed at low-income families or those with limited funds. Funds are deposited on an EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card. Among the eligibility requirements are gross and net resources, which are broken down depending on the size of the household, i.e., whether there is only one inhabitant or eight or more in a single dwelling.
What is the gross and net income to qualify for SNAP?
Gross monthly income must not exceed 130% of the U.S. poverty level, which applies to the 48 contiguous states, DC, Guam and the Virgin Islands.
The cases of Alaska and Hawaii handle other parameters, according to US authorities.
The USDA indicated what the maximum gross and net incomes are for states that grant SNAP benefits.
For example, for a one-person household, the net monthly income for FY 2023 is $1,133 for the 48 contiguous states, DC, Guam and the Virgin Islands, but for Alaska it is $1,416, while for Hawaii it is $1,303.
While for an eight-person household, the maximum income amount is $3,886; for Alaska $4,858 and for Hawaii $4,470.
Now let’s move on to the maximum gross income to be eligible to receive SNAP benefits during 2023.
The same amounts apply for the 48 contiguous states, DC. Guam and the Virgin Islands, as Alaska and Hawaii handle other amounts.
The maximum gross monthly income for a household with one member is $1,473, for Alaska it is $1,841, while for Hawaii it is $1,694.
But if we are talking about a household with eight members, the maximum gross income must be $5,052 dollars; in Alaska the amount is $6,315 dollars, while in Hawaii it is $5,811 dollars.