Faxing the written information to DTA Document Processing Center, 61.Mailing the written information to DTA Document Processing Center, PO Box 4406, Taunton, MA 02780.Writing down the information and sending it to DTA through DTA Connect.Tell DTA about these changes that may increase your SNAP by: We don’t need proof from you about these costs – just tell us the information. Child or disabled adult care costs (if anyone in your SNAP household is working, looking for work, or in school).Increase to your housing costs (rent/mortgage), and.Medical costs over $35 a month for anyone in your SNAP household who is 60 or older or has a disability,.If your normal SNAP amount is lower than the above, and you don't already claim the expenses below, your SNAP may go up if you tell DTA about these costs: Brenda-Lee will receive $38 a month in extra SNAP because 40% of the difference is less than $38. The maximum monthly amount for a household of one is $281. Dan’s household will get $38 in extra SNAP.Įxample 3: Brenda-Lee is a household of one and gets $195 a month in normal SNAP. The maximum monthly amount for a household of three is $740. Nancy’s household will get $81 in extra SNAP.Įxample 2: Dan lives in a SNAP household of three and gets $740 a month in normal SNAP. The maximum monthly amount for a household of five is $1,116. If your household does not get the maximum amount for your household size, but 40% of the difference is more than $38 a month: you will get up to 40% of that difference (see examples below)Įxample 1: Nancy lives in a SNAP household of five and gets $914 a month in normal SNAP.If your household does not get the maximum amount for your household size, but 40% of the difference is less than $38 a month: you will get $38 a month.If your household receives the maximum SNAP amount for your household size: you will get $38 a month.When will I get the state-funded extra SNAP benefits?Īs directed by the state’s supplemental budget, the state-funded extra SNAP benefits will be up to 40% of the difference between your normal monthly SNAP benefit amount and the maximum SNAP amount for your household size, with a minimum amount of $38 a month. You will see these payments in your normal SNAP balance. These extra benefits are the same as normal SNAP benefits – you will receive them on your EBT card and can use them to buy food at any approved SNAP retailer (e.g., local grocery store, online, or at a farmers’ market).
The state-funded extra SNAP benefits are up to 40% of the difference between your normal monthly SNAP benefit amount and the maximum SNAP amount for your household size, with a minimum amount of $38 a month. In April, May, and June you will get your normal monthly SNAP benefit and the extra state-funded SNAP benefit as a separate payment. The last federal extra COVID SNAP payment was March 2, 2023. To continue providing assistance and to help families buy food while food prices are high, the state is funding extra SNAP benefits for three months.
Due to federal action, these ended as of February 2023. Since March 2020, Massachusetts has been providing extra federal COVID SNAP benefits.
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