The date of the final October 2024 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programme (SNAP) payment in Hawaii has been announced by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Because of Hawaii’s higher rate of inflation, eligible recipients could earn up to $3,102, which is much more than in other U.S.
states. However, even though other states saw gains, Hawaii’s recipients witnessed a decline in the maximum payment amounts due to a recent reduction in the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).
Higher Payments Due to Inflation
Due to higher inflationary pressures than the 48 contiguous states and Washington, D.C., Hawaii offers higher SNAP payments.
Families in Hawaii can receive up to $3,102, whereas the maximum benefit in states like Texas or California is capped at $1,756 for a family of eight.
However, Hawaii’s SNAP participants will see a decrease due to the latest COLA adjustment, when other states received a rise.
Payment Schedule for October
The USDA states that on October 5, Hawaii will receive its next SNAP payment. Not every beneficiary, though, will get money on this particular day. Based on the recipient’s last name’s initial letter, payments are made in staggered order:
A – I: Payments were distributed on October 3
J – Z: Payments will be sent on October 5
It is recommended that recipients look for changes on their individual deposit dates by checking their EBT cards.
Who Qualifies for $3,102?
A family of eight can get the maximum payout of $3,102 if they satisfy all qualifying and income requirements.
The amount will be changed to reflect any new earnings or benefits received by the recipient. Payments to families with fewer members will be reduced according to the following breakdown:
- 1 person: $517
- 2 people: $948
- 3 people: $1,357
- 4 people: $1,723
- 5 people: $2,046
- 6 people: $2,456
- 7 people: $2,714
- 8 people: $3,102
Every extra participant: $388
The disparity in benefits underscores Hawaii’s distinct economic circumstances in relation to other states, offering vital assistance to households coping with the high cost of living in the island state.
It is advised of recipients to keep an eye on their benefits and make appropriate plans for the impending payout.
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