Category: Taxes and Retirement

Louisiana DCFS Benefits handles SNAP applications and recertifications in Louisiana, with benefits loading onto the Louisiana Purchase Card (EBT) 1st–23rd. Fiscal year 2027's maximum for a family of four is $1,023 a month as of October 1, 2026, up $29 from last year's $994. But 2026 is a more complicated…

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 2027 is $1,023 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 2027 maximum for a family of four is $1,023 a month as of October 1, 2026, up from $994 last year. But 2026 is a more…

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 maximum benefit is the same in every state but Alaska and Hawaii: $1,023 a month for a family of four as of…

A family of four on SNAP in Indiana can get up to $1,023 a month in fiscal year 2027, which started October 1, 2026 (up from $994) — deposited onto the Indiana Hoosier Works Card (EBT) 5th–23rd. But 2026 is a more complicated year than most for SNAP. The One…

Illinois's SNAP benefits load onto your Illinois Link Card (EBT) 1st–20th. The maximum for a family of four is $1,023 a month in fiscal year 2027, which started October 1, 2026, up from $994. But 2026 is a more complicated year than most for SNAP. The One Big Beautiful Bill…

Idaho Health & Welfare Benefits handles SNAP applications and recertifications in Idaho, with benefits loading onto the Idaho Quest Card (EBT) 1st–10th. Fiscal year 2027's maximum for a family of four is $1,023 a month as of October 1, 2026, up $29 from last year's $994. But 2026 is a…

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. Hawaii has its own, higher SNAP scale: the FY2027 maximum for a family of…

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 2027 maximum for a family of four is $1,023 a month as of October 1, 2026, up from $994 last year. But 2026 is a more complicated…

A family of four on SNAP in Delaware can get up to $1,023 a month in fiscal year 2027, which started October 1, 2026 (up from $994) — deposited onto the Delaware Food First Card (EBT) 2nd–23rd. But 2026 is a more complicated year than most for SNAP. The One…

PEAK Colorado Benefits handles SNAP applications and recertifications in Colorado, with benefits loading onto the Colorado Quest Card (EBT) 1st-10th. Fiscal year 2027's maximum for a family of four is $1,023 a month as of October 1, 2026, up $29 from last year's $994. But 2026 is a more complicated…

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 2027 maximum for a family of four is $1,023 a month as of October 1, 2026, up from $994 last year. But 2026 is a more complicated…

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 maximum benefit is the same in every state but Alaska and Hawaii: $1,023 a month for a family of four as of…