March is National Nutrition Month, and there’s no better time to offer some SNAP Education! SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, provides food assistance to low and no income people and families. SNAP is a federal aid program but the distributions of benefits are determined at the state level.
Can I receive SNAP benefits if I get disability-related Medicaid or other disability insurance benefits?
Yes, you can receive SNAP benefits alongside disability-related insurance benefits!
Did you know that Indiana amended the SNAP application renewal in 2023 to benefit older adults and disabled individuals?
If you are 60 and older and/or disabled, it has never been easier to apply for SNAP. You can now apply via a simplified 2-page SNAP application and you may only have to recertify every 3 years.
How much can I expect to receive in SNAP benefits each month?
SNAP benefits are dependent on monthly net income and number of individuals in your household. Thousands of older adults in Indiana received an average of $254 per month to pay for groceries through SNAP before the pandemic. Click here to compare your income to the maximum SNAP allotment.
Am I eligible to receive SNAP benefits?
SNAP has two income limits for eligibility: gross income and net income. Gross income is your total income before taxes or any deductions. Net income is determined by subtracting certain allowable deductions from the gross income. If you are an older adult who spends more than $35 a month on out-of-pocket medical costs, you may be able to deduct that for SNAP and get a higher benefit amount per month. Click here for a prescreening for eligibility.
Where do I apply?
Your local Division of Family Resources can provide you with an application, or you can click here to fill out an application online.
SNAP Fun Fact:
Did you know that SNAP aka food stamps are good for the local economy? Because SNAP benefits are spent at community grocery stores and lead to more jobs, every $1 spent in SNAP benefits generates $1.79 in local economic activity.
Here are some helpful SNAP resources for your use: