SNAP Benefits Update: What to Do if Your SNAP Application Is Pending for Over 30 Days Now?

SNAP benefits or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is considered to be the largest federal nutrition assistance, with benefits provided to eligible low-income individuals and families to put meals on their tables.

If you are interested in SNAP Benefits application, applicants must meet certain requirements and standard eligibility.

SNAP benefits application can be done by visiting the local SNAP office, visiting the state agency's website, or calling the state's toll-free SNAP information hotlines, according to a Food and Nutrition Service website.

Some states have also provided the option for online applications that can be completed from the state agency's website.

Most students ages 18 through 49 are not eligible for SNAP benefits if they are enrolled in college at least half-time. Unless they meet certain criteria exemptions.

Once you have submitted your SNAP benefits application, it may take 30 days for your local SNAP office to review your application.

SNAP Benefits Application

MARCA News reported that applying for SNAP benefits could be longer than expected. However, the SNAP program notes that applicants would receive an answer to the process within 30 days or sooner.

If your application was labeled "pending" or undecided after a month of waiting, applicants are advised to contact their respective local offices.

SNAP benefits California application can be done on the state's website GetCalFresh.org, with languages available in English, Spanish and Chinese.

It can also be done by going to CalFresh Info Line 1-877-847-3663, as stated on California's Social Services website.

Meanwhile, if the SNAP benefits California does not act on your application within 30 days, it must determine the cause of the delay.

CalFresh guide noted that a delay is a fault of the CalFresh office unless an applicant failed to complete the application form, has not registered for work, or did not fulfill the CalFresh's office verification request.

Pending SNAP benefits Texas applicants can contact their local Texas Health and Human Services to check-in.

In July, WFAA reported that there were 332,798 pending SNAP benefits Texas applications.

The commission noted that they are working to process the case as quickly as possible, citing that the cause of delay was their being understaffed.

Meanwhile, pending SNAP benefits Florida application can be checked by visiting the Access Florida site or calling 1-850-300-4323 to talk to an agent from Monday to Friday.

In January, SNAP benefits Florida recipients complained about delays in getting their food assistance benefits.

Families receiving the benefits noted that the delays were occurring during the renewal process, as reported by WFLA News report.

SNAP Benefits Update

SNAP benefits will automatically increase to be at par with the rising cost of living starting October 1.

In addition, SNAP benefits will also be increasing the low-income households' purchasing power so they can afford a more nutritious diet based on the cost of the Thrifty Food Plan.

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities noted that the Department of Agriculture makes other annual program adjustments to respond to inflation.

Aside from the maximum benefits increase, USDA announced that the increase will also reflect in the program's income limits, standard deductions, and minimum benefit level.

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Written by: Mary Webber

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