Category: Taxes and Retirement

Minnesota benefits go out on the Minnesota EBT Card 4th–13th, and Minnesota 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…

Massachusetts 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.…

A family of four on SNAP in Maryland can get up to $994 a month in fiscal year 2026 — up from $975 last year — deposited onto the Maryland Independence Card (EBT) 4th–23rd. The open question now is what USDA sets for FY2027, expected in late summer. But 2026…

Maine's SNAP benefits load onto your Maine EBT Card 10th–14th. 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 complicated…

Louisiana DCFS Benefits handles SNAP applications and recertifications in Louisiana, with benefits loading onto the Louisiana Purchase Card (EBT) 1st–23rd. 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…

Kentucky benefits go out on the Kentucky EBT Card 1st–19th, and Kentucky 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 Kansas, benefits load onto the Kansas EBT Card 1st–10th through Kansas Benefits Portal. 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,…

Iowa uses Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility at 160% 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 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…