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Colorado SNAP Benefits: 2027 Outlook, Current 2026 Amounts Up to $994/Month

PEAK Colorado Benefits handles SNAP applications and recertifications in Colorado, with benefits loading onto the Colorado Quest Card (EBT) 1st-10th. Fiscal year 2026's maximum for a family of four is $994 a month, up $19 from last year's $975. The open question now is what USDA sets for FY2027, expected…

Arkansas SNAP Benefits: 2027 Outlook, Current 2026 Amounts Up to $994/Month

If you're applying for or renewing SNAP in Arkansas, benefits load onto the Arkansas EBT Card 4th–13th through Arkansas ACCESS. The fiscal year 2026 maximum for a family of four is $994 a month, up from $975 last year. The open question now is what USDA sets for FY2027, expected…

Arizona SNAP Benefits: 2027 Outlook, Current 2026 Amounts Up to $994/Month

Arizona uses Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility at 185% of the poverty line, so more households qualify here than in states that stick to the federal floor. Either way, the fiscal year 2026 maximum benefit is the same nationwide: $994 a month for a family of four, up from $975 last year.…

Alaska SNAP Benefits: 2027 Outlook, Current 2026 Amounts Up to $994/Month

A family of four on SNAP in Alaska can get up to $994 a month in fiscal year 2026 — up from $975 last year — deposited onto the Alaska Quest Card 1st (all recipients). The open question now is what USDA sets for FY2027, expected in late summer. But…

Florida SNAP Benefits: 2027 Outlook, Current 2026 Amounts Up to $994/Month

Florida uses Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility at 200% of the poverty line, so more households qualify here than in states that stick to the federal floor. Either way, the fiscal year 2026 maximum benefit is the same nationwide: $994 a month for a family of four, up from $975 last year.…

Wyoming Unemployment Benefits: 2027 Outlook, Current 2026 Amount Up to $651/Week for 26 Weeks

Wyoming's unemployment insurance program — managed by the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) — provides up to $651 per week. That 2026 maximum adjusts periodically; I haven't seen a specific figure confirmed for 2027 yet. Wyoming's no-income-tax status and very generous 50% earnings disregard make it one of the…

West Virginia Unemployment Benefits: 2027 Outlook, Current 2026 Amount Up to $662/Week for 26 Weeks

West Virginia's unemployment insurance program — managed by WorkForce West Virginia — provides up to $662 per week. That 2026 maximum adjusts periodically; I haven't seen a specific figure confirmed for 2027 yet. West Virginia's very generous 50% of WBA earnings disregard stands out as one of the best partial…

Washington Unemployment Benefits: 2027 Outlook, Current 2026 Amount Up to $1,208/Week (Highest in the US)

Washington State's unemployment insurance program — managed by the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD) — now provides up to $1,208 per week for new claims filed on or after July 5, 2026, up $56 from the prior $1,152 maximum. That's still the highest maximum of any state in the…

Vermont Unemployment Benefits: 2027 Outlook, Current 2026 Amount Up to $757/Week for 26 Weeks

Vermont's unemployment insurance program — managed by the Vermont Department of Labor (VDOL) — provides up to $757 per week. That 2026 maximum adjusts periodically; I haven't seen a specific figure confirmed for 2027 yet. Vermont has high state income taxes that apply to UI, so recipients should plan for…

Utah Unemployment Benefits: 2027 Outlook, Current 2026 Amount Up to $801/Week for 26 Weeks

Utah's unemployment insurance program — managed by the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) — provides up to $801 per week. That 2026 maximum adjusts periodically; I haven't seen a specific figure confirmed for 2027 yet. Utah has a flat income tax rate, making state tax calculations simple, and an…

South Dakota Unemployment Benefits: 2027 Outlook, Current 2026 Amount Up to $553/Week for 26 Weeks

South Dakota's unemployment insurance program — managed by the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR), which now calls the program Reemployment Assistance — provides up to $553 per week. That 2026 maximum adjusts periodically; I haven't seen a specific figure confirmed for 2027 yet. The no-income-tax advantage means…

South Carolina Unemployment Benefits: 2027 Outlook, Current 2026 Amount $350/Week for 20 Weeks

South Carolina's unemployment insurance program — managed by the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) — provides up to $350 per week, up from $326, for a maximum of 20 weeks. Bills to raise the maximum have been introduced but haven't passed as of this writing — see…

Rhode Island Unemployment Benefits: 2027 Outlook, Current 2026 Amount Up to $931/Week With Dependents

Rhode Island's unemployment insurance program — managed by the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT) — is notable for its dependents allowance: workers with dependents can receive up to $931 per week, significantly more than the base maximum of $745. Both figures are set for 2026; I haven't…

Oregon Unemployment Benefits: 2027 Outlook, Current 2026 Amount Up to $902/Week for 26 Weeks

Oregon's unemployment insurance program — managed by the Oregon Employment Department (OED) — provides up to $902 per week. That 2026 maximum adjusts periodically; I haven't seen a specific figure confirmed for 2027 yet. Oregon has a strong safety net overall, including one of the most comprehensive Medicaid expansions and…