Utah Residents to Receive Up to $1,691 in SNAP Direct Payments

In three days, Utah will be sending out the third and final installment of August Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments.

The Beehive State distributes food stamps on three different dates each month: the 5th, 11th, and 15th. Payments are typically reloaded on the exact same day each month, based on the initial letter of the SNAP-participating household’s last name.

The amount of monthly benefits received by Utah SNAP households is determined by numerous criteria, including income, the number of persons in the family, and other assets.

Maximum SNAP Payment

The maximum monthly SNAP payment for a single person is $281; for a family of three, the maximum is $740. For a family of eight, the highest amount listed is $1,691. 

For households with more than eight individuals, the SNAP payment includes an extra $211.

Utah households must earn 130% of the federal poverty line or less. The gross monthly revenue limit for a single-person household is $1,473. The income limit is $2,495 for a household of three, and $4,029 for a household of six.

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Direct Payments to Your Electronic Benefit Transfer Card

To purchase qualified food items, SNAP funds are put onto an electronic benefit transfer card, which functions similarly to a debit card. 

Bread, fruits and vegetables, meat products, poultry and fish, plants and seeds for growing food, and dairy products are available to households. The program does not include alcohol, pet food, or cleaning materials.

In Utah, about 156,300 people, or 5% of the population, get SNAP assistance. Individuals who have submitted applications for SNAP or are currently receiving benefits can access the web portal myCase to manage their benefits or get additional details.

Source: WASHINGTONEXAMINERviaMSN

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