The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is an essential program that provides food assistance to millions of eligible individuals and families in the United States. In Ohio, eligible residents can receive SNAP benefits 2023 through the Ohio Direction Card.
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has released the SNAP benefits 2023 scheduled for March, which provides information on when eligible residents will receive their benefits.
SNAP benefits 2023 schedule in Ohio. (Photo: MARCA)
SNAP Benefits 2023 Schedule
The SNAP benefits 2023 schedule in Ohio provides information on when eligible residents will receive their benefits based on the last digit of their Ohio Direction Card. The benefits are loaded onto the Ohio Direction Card, which can be used to purchase eligible food items at participating retailers. The schedule for March is as follows, according to Yahoo News:
- Those with Ohio Direction Cards ending in 0 and 1 will receive their benefits on March 1, 2023.
- Those with Ohio Direction Cards ending in 2 and 3 will receive their benefits on March 2, 2023.
- Those with Ohio Direction Cards ending in 4 and 5 will receive their benefits on March 3, 2023.
- Those with Ohio Direction Cards ending in 6 and 7 will receive their benefits on March 4, 2023.
- Those with Ohio Direction Cards ending in 8 and 9 will receive their benefits on March 5, 2023.
It is important to note that the benefits will be available on the Ohio Direction Card after 6:00 a.m. on the scheduled date. Eligible residents should ensure that they use their benefits before they expire.
How Much Eligible Resident Will Receive?
The amount of SNAP benefits 2023 that eligible residents will receive depends on their household size, income, and expenses. The ODJFS uses a standard calculation to determine the benefit amount. The calculation takes into account the household’s net income and allowable expenses, including housing, utilities, and medical expenses.
In a published article in AOl, the maximum monthly benefit amount for a household of one in Ohio is $204. For a household of two, it is $374, and for a household of three, it is $535. The maximum monthly benefit amount increases for larger households.
Eligible residents can use their SNAP benefits 2023 to purchase eligible food items at participating retailers, including grocery stores, convenience stores, and farmers’ markets. Eligible food items include fruits, vegetables, bread, meat, poultry, fish, dairy products, and seeds and plants that produce food for the household to eat.
