SNAP emergency allotments program that provides food assistance that was enacted as part of the COVID-19 pandemic are set to end soon in dozens of US states after SNAP benefits customers receive in March 2023 will return to pre-pandemic levels.
SNAP Emergency Allotments Will Be Sending Its Last Wave After Returning To Its Pre-Pandemic Level (PHOTO: Forbes)
SNAP Emergency Allotments
The Federal rules were modified, and February 2023 will be the last month Oklahoma Human Services will be able to offer emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) allotments, often referred to as “extra SNAP” deposits or “max” benefits. Due to modifications, the amount of SNAP benefits payments to be received in March 2023 will revert to its pre-pandemic levels.
Here’s How The SNAP Emergency Allotments Works Starting March
Starting March 2023, the regular monthly SNAP benefit amount will be based on the household’s size, earnings, and expenses. It is important to report any modifications in your circumstances since you last renewed your SNAP benefits.
For the past three years, beneficiaries have been obtaining the max SNAP benefits for their household size. These extra benefits were intended to support pay for food costs during the COVID emergency and were launched in 2020 by Congress. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2 contains new federal rules that have gone into effect that have brought the max benefits to an end.
beneficiaries will obtain both regular and max SNAP benefits in February 2023. Starting in March 2023, recipients can receive regular SNAP benefits. Regular SNAP benefits are loaded to EBT cards from the 1st through the 10th of the month.
SNAP Benefit Balance
To check the balance on your EBT card, you may call 1-888-328-6551 or visit https://www.connectebt.com. Keep in mind that the benefit amount will not change until March 2023. For more information, you may contact Oklahoma Human Services at (405) 522-5050.
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