SNAP Food Stamps are without a doubt a very important type of aid for people in the United States. Starting in 2025, people who get Social Security will get more money because of a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).
This is a way to counteract the effects of inflation. On the other hand, this change could be bad for people who also get SNAP payments.
Even though the rise may seem like a good thing, some people may not be able to join this important program because their income has gone up.
It is important to know how these two programs work together and how the increase in Social Security could mean that some Americans lose their food stamps.
Millions of people have used SNAP (Food Stamps) as a safety net to help them get the food they need. But people who want to get help from this program must meet certain income standards.
Because of this, a rise in Social Security payments, especially in 2025, could push some households over the SNAP eligibility barrier, meaning they have to give up these benefits.
Eligibility to get SNAP
To get SNAP benefits, you need to meet two key requirements: have income and assets. People who live in households with incomes or assets that are higher than the government-set limits cannot get SNAP benefits.
Income: To be eligible for SNAP, a household’s gross monthly income can not be more than a certain amount. This amount changes based on the size of the household and the state where the person lives.
When it comes to assets, families must meet a limit on the number of assets they can have. This limit changes from time to time.
If Social Security payments go up a lot, which is projected to happen in 2025, some people’s monthly income might go over these limits, which would mean they can not get SNAP. It also reminds people that this benefit is paid at different times in each state.
Comparison of SNAP payments in 2024 and 2025.
Many people may be in a tough spot in 2025, when their total income is higher than the amount that can get SNAP help because of the increase in Social Security payments. This situation could lead to the loss of important perks, even though it could lead to more money.
| Year | Maximum SNAP Payment for a Single Individual | Maximum SNAP Payment for a Couple |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 (until October) |
$291 per month | $535 per month |
| 2025 (starting October 2024) |
$292 per month | $536 per month |
Keep in mind that each citizen’s EBT card has a different amount on it based on their own situation. The most SNAP Food Stamps you can get is $5,500. There is no minimum check.
How the Social Security increase could cause some to lose their SNAP
The change in Social Security benefits affects not only the recipients’ ability to meet their basic needs but also their ability to get help from other programs like SNAP
Even a small rise in Social Security payments could put a family’s income over the amount needed to qualify for Food Stamps.
In this case, a person would lose food benefits even if they are making more money because of the change. This could be bad if other costs of living have not gone up at the same rate.
For instance, if someone is income went up because of the Social Security change, they might be able to cover the roughly $24 increase in the maximum SNAP payment.
This time, the choice is based on which of these payments is bigger, which could make it harder for people who need food benefits the most to get them.
In conclusion, the change in Social Security payouts in 2025 will be good for many people, but it could have a big effect on people who get SNAP.
People who are afraid of losing their food stamps should know what they need to do to be eligible and be ready to make changes to their personal funds as needed.
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