Category: Taxes and Retirement

A family of four on SNAP in Indiana can get up to $994 a month in fiscal year 2026 — up from $975 last year — deposited onto the Indiana Hoosier Works Card (EBT) 5th–23rd. The open question now is what USDA sets for FY2027, expected in late summer. But…

Illinois's SNAP benefits load onto your Illinois Link Card (EBT) 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 a more…

Idaho Health & Welfare Benefits handles SNAP applications and recertifications in Idaho, with benefits loading onto the Idaho 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…

Hawaii benefits go out on the Hawaii EBT Card 3rd–5th, and Hawaii 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 Georgia, benefits load onto the Georgia EBT Card 5th–23rd through Georgia Gateway. 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…

A family of four on SNAP in Delaware can get up to $994 a month in fiscal year 2026 — up from $975 last year — deposited onto the Delaware Food First Card (EBT) 2nd–23rd. The open question now is what USDA sets for FY2027, expected in late summer. But…

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…

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 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 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 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'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'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…