2024 SNAP Benefits Eligibility: How Much You Earn and Own Matters
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Many American families spend a lot on groceries each month around $270 per week which adds up to nearly $1,200 monthly, The Motley Fool reported. That’s why it’s important to know if you can get help from SNAP a program that helps with buying food. Eligibility for 2024 SNAP benefits depends on things like how much money you make and what you own.
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Are you Eligible?
To qualify for 2024 SNAP benefits your income must be below a certain level usually around 130% of the poverty line. This means if you have a family of three your income needs to be less than $2,694 per month before taxes. There are also rules about how much money you have left after paying taxes and how much you own in things like savings accounts. Immigrants without papers and some students can’t get help from SNAP no matter how little money they have.
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Deductions Can Make a Difference
When figuring out if you can get 2024 SNAP benefits they don’t just look at how much money you make. They also take away certain expenses from your income like what you spend on childcare or medical bills. This means even if your income seems too high you might still be able to get help. If you need help finding out if you can get SNAP you can talk to your local human services office.
