SNAP Benefits 2022: Florida Payments Schedule Revealed, But New Requirements Proposed

SNAP Benefits 2022: Florida has issued a schedule on when the payments will be distributed to their respective recipients. SNAP benefits payments distribution in Florida depend on the recipients' case number's 9th and 8th digits.

Go Banking Rates reported that the SNAP benefits payments in Florida are available from the first day up to the 28th of the month.

Florida also has the SUNCAP program, which is a food assistance program for individuals who receive Supplementary Security Income.

Florida has a work requirement provision and a child support provision tied to SNAP and food assistance benefits.

SNAP Benefits 2022 Proposed Requirements

Republican Sen. Rick Scott introduced legislation that would alter the requirements to receive the federal SNAP benefits. The measure is named the "Let's Get to Work Act of 2022," which proposes the changes to provisions in the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2021.

The age requirements for able-bodied adults to receive SNAP benefits allow those aged 50 or older to apply, even if they do not have dependents.

Scott proposed adding work requirements for SNAP recipients who are able-bodied and do not have dependents, according to another Go Banking Rates report. Scott also suggested to end "no-good-cause" exemptions from the SNAP ABAWD work requirement that allows states to bypass SNAP work requirements.

The proposed alterations would also address the marriage penalty and increase the grace period for parents. One spouse would be exempt from work requirements if the other fulfills them. There will also be an increase in the "grace window" for those parents with dependents who fail to meet the work requirement.

Scott said in the op-ed that government-run programs like SNAP and public housing are "meant as safety nets for those in need." The Republican lawmakers said that these programs are needed, but it should not "create a system that discourages work."

More than 2.8 million Floridians received SNAP assistance in May. It was 15.9% lower than the same period last year. However, the number of beneficiaries increased by 0.4% month-over-month based on data provided by the Florida Department of Children and Families.

SNAP Benefits Payments

SNAP benefits can be used at grocery stores, which can range from big-box versions such as Safeway and Kroger's to local mom-and-pop shops or event specialty grocery shops. Recipients should ensure to check that the items they are buying are eligible for SNAP.

Farmers' markets also accept SNAP benefits. It is the best place to buy fresh produce such as fruits and veggies, as Go Banking Rates reported.

Fast food chains also accept SNAP, with some 300 fast-food restaurants around the country accepting EBT or Electronic Benefits Transfer.

Some of the well-known fast-food chains that accept SNAP include Burger King, McDonald's, Del Taco, Taco Bell, Dairy Queen, and Papa Murphy's Pizza, among others.

Pharmacies also accept SNAP benefits as payment only when recipients use it to purchase snacks, food, and beverages.

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Written by: Mary Webber

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