Last Updated on September 30, 2021 by Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
Here’s an update from the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration on upcoming changes that may impact the benefits received by Hoosier SNAP participants:
- On Sept. 30, 2021, the 15% increase in SNAP benefits provided as part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 will end.
- Starting in October 2021, benefits will increase due to the recent re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan.
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration says a result of these two updates occurring at the same time is that in October most SNAP participants will see a slight increase to their monthly benefit.
SNAP households may have heard that because of the updated Thrifty Food Plan their benefits are increasing. This increase is to the pre-pandemic benefit amounts—before the 15% increase. As a result, some participants may be expecting their benefits to increase substantially over their current level.
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