The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed November’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments, with specific attention to recipients in Maine and Massachusetts.
Payments for these states follow a specific schedule, with benefits distributed based on either birthdate or Social Security number (SSN). Here’s a closer look at eligibility, pay dates, and when to check your EBT card.
SNAP Payment Schedule for Maine
In Maine, SNAP payment dates depend on the last digit of the recipient’s birthdate. Here’s the schedule for those expecting payments from November 10-14:
- Last digit of birthdate 0 or 9: Benefits available on November 10.
- Last digit of birthdate 1 or 8: Benefits available on November 11.
- Last digit of birthdate 2 or 3: Benefits available on November 12.
- Last digit of birthdate 4 or 7: Benefits available on November 13.
- Last digit of birthdate 5 or 6: Benefits available on November 14.
SNAP Payment Schedule for Massachusetts
Massachusetts distributes SNAP benefits based on the last digit of the recipient’s Social Security number (SSN). Here’s the schedule from November 7-14:
- Last digit of SSN 4: Benefits available on November 7.
- Last digit of SSN 5: Benefits available on November 8.
- Last digit of SSN 6: Benefits available on November 10.
- Last digit of SSN 7: Benefits available on November 11.
- Last digit of SSN 8: Benefits available on November 13.
- Last digit of SSN 9: Benefits available on November 14.
Remaining SNAP Payment Schedules for November
In addition to Maine and Massachusetts, other states are distributing SNAP payments throughout November. Here’s a quick reference:
| State | Payment Dates |
|---|---|
| Alabama | Nov 4-23 |
| Arizona | Nov 1-13 |
| Arkansas | Nov 4-13 |
| California | Nov 1-10 |
| Colorado | Nov 1-10 |
| Delaware | Nov 2-23 |
| Florida | Nov 1-28 |
| Georgia | Nov 5-23 |
| Idaho | Nov 1-10 |
| Illinois | Nov 1-10 |
| Indiana | Nov 5-23 |
| Iowa | Nov 1-10 |
| Kansas | Nov 1-10 |
| Kentucky | Nov 1-19 |
| Louisiana | Nov 1-23 |
| Maryland | Nov 4-23 |
| Michigan | Nov 3-21 |
| Minnesota | Nov 4-13 |
| Mississippi | Nov 4-21 |
| Missouri | Nov 1-22 |
| Nevada | Nov 1-10 |
| New Mexico | Nov 1-20 |
| New York | Nov 1-9 |
| North Carolina | Nov 3-21 |
| Ohio | Nov 2-20 |
| Oklahoma | Nov 1-10 |
| Oregon | Nov 1-9 |
| Pennsylvania | First 10 business days |
| South Carolina | Nov 1-10 |
| South Dakota | Nov 10 |
| Tennessee | Nov 1-20 |
| Texas | Nov 1-28 |
| Utah | Nov 5, 11, and 15 |
| Virginia | Nov 1-7 |
| Washington | Nov 1-20 |
| West Virginia | Nov 1-9 |
| Wisconsin | Nov 1-15 |
| Guam | Nov 1-10 |
| Puerto Rico | Nov 4-22 |
| District of Columbia | Nov 1-10 |
Beneficiaries should be aware of their state’s specific payment schedule to ensure timely access to benefits. For more details or to confirm eligibility, recipients can visit the USDA’s official website or check their state’s SNAP program page.
