Category: Taxes and Retirement

Washington benefits go out on the Washington EBT Card 1st–20th, and Washington 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. The max for a family of four in fiscal year 2026 is $994 a…

If you're applying for or renewing SNAP in Virginia, benefits load onto the Virginia EBT Card 1st–7th through CommonHelp Virginia. 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…

Vermont 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.…

A family of four on SNAP in Utah can get up to $994 a month in fiscal year 2026 — up from $975 last year — deposited onto the Utah EBT Card 5th, 11th, or 15th. The open question now is what USDA sets for FY2027, expected in late summer.…

Texas's SNAP benefits load onto your Lone Star Card (EBT) 1st–28th. The maximum for a family of four is $994 a month in fiscal year 2026, up from $975 last year. The open question now is what USDA sets for FY2027, expected in late summer. But 2026 is a more…

Tennessee DHS Benefits handles SNAP applications and recertifications in Tennessee, with benefits loading onto the Tennessee EBT Card 1st–20th. 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 in…

South Dakota benefits go out on the South Dakota EBT Card 10th (all recipients), and South Dakota sticks to the federal SNAP income floor of 130% of the poverty line rather than expanding eligibility. The max for a family of four in fiscal year 2026 is $994 a month, up…

If you're applying for or renewing SNAP in South Carolina, benefits load onto the South Carolina EBT Card 1st–10th through South Carolina DSS Benefits. 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…

Rhode Island 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…

Oregon's SNAP benefits load onto your Oregon Trail Card (EBT) 1st–9th. The maximum for a family of four is $994 a month in fiscal year 2026, up from $975 last year. The open question now is what USDA sets for FY2027, expected in late summer. But 2026 is a more…

OKDHSLive Benefits Portal handles SNAP applications and recertifications in Oklahoma, with benefits loading onto the Access Oklahoma EBT Card 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…

If you're applying for or renewing SNAP in North Dakota, benefits load onto the North Dakota EBT Card 1st (all recipients) through North Dakota HHS Benefits. The fiscal year 2026 maximum for a family of four is $994 a month, up from $975 last year. The open question now is…

New Mexico's SNAP benefits load onto your New Mexico EBT Fiesta Card 1st–20th. The maximum for a family of four is $994 a month in fiscal year 2026, up from $975 last year. The open question now is what USDA sets for FY2027, expected in late summer. But 2026 is…