SNAP Payments Of $1,756 In 4 States With 2025 COLA In October: Know Payment Schedule

Millions of Americans will receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments throughout October 2024, with some states adjusting their payment schedules due to the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA).

The COLA aims to help SNAP recipients keep pace with inflation, though not all states are seeing increases—such as Hawaii, which will experience a reduction in benefits.

Four states—New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee, and Washington—will distribute their SNAP benefits through October 20, 2024, based on unique schedules determined by factors like Social Security numbers or case numbers. Here’s how the payments break down across these states.

SNAP Payment Schedule in New Mexico

In New Mexico, the SNAP payments are distributed based on the last two digits of your Social Security Number (SSN). Payments will be made between October 8 and October 20 as follows:

• SSNs ending in:
  • 04, 24, 44, 64, 84 – Payment on October 8
  • 15, 35, 55, 75, 95 – Payment on October 9
  • 05, 25, 45, 65, 85 – Payment on October 10
  • 16, 36, 56, 76, 96 – Payment on October 11
  • 06, 26, 46, 66, 86 – Payment on October 12
  • 17, 37, 57, 77, 97 – Payment on October 13
  • 07, 27, 47, 67, 87 – Payment on October 14
  • 18, 38, 58, 78, 98 – Payment on October 15
  • 08, 28, 48, 68, 88 – Payment on October 16
  • 19, 39, 59, 79, 99 – Payment on October 17
  • 09, 29, 49, 69, 89 – Payment on October 18
  • 10, 30, 50, 70, 90 – Payment on October 19
  • 00, 20, 40, 60, 80 – Payment on October 20

SNAP Payment Schedule in Ohio

In Ohio, payments are distributed based on your case number, with disbursements scheduled from October 2 to October 20:

• Case number ends in:
  • 3 – Payment on October 8
  • 4 – Payment on October 10
  • 5 – Payment on October 12
  • 6 – Payment on October 14
  • 7 – Payment on October 16
  • 8 – Payment on October 18
  • 9 – Payment on October 20

SNAP Payment Schedule in Tennessee

In Tennessee, payments are based on the last two digits of the head of household’s Social Security Number (SSN). Here’s the payment schedule:

• SSNs ending in:
  • 35-39 – Payment on October 8
  • 40-44 – Payment on October 9
  • 45-49 – Payment on October 10
  • 50-54 – Payment on October 11
  • 55-59 – Payment on October 12
  • 60-64 – Payment on October 13
  • 65-69 – Payment on October 14
  • 70-74 – Payment on October 15
  • 75-79 – Payment on October 16
  • 80-84 – Payment on October 17
  • 85-89 – Payment on October 18
  • 90-94 – Payment on October 19
  • 95-99 – Payment on October 20

SNAP Payments in Washington

For residents in Washington, the USDA has not released specific payment schedules. Beneficiaries will need to contact their local SNAP office for details regarding when their benefits will be available on their EBT cards.

What About the 2025 COLA?

The 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) has introduced changes to SNAP benefit amounts, raising payments in most states to help recipients keep up with inflation. In some cases, payments can be as high as $1,756, depending on household size, income, and location.

However, states like Hawaii are seeing a reduction in benefits, which stands in contrast to the general upward trend across the rest of the U.S.

The SNAP benefits for New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee, and Washington will be distributed through October 20, 2024, offering critical support to low-income families.

Payment schedules are determined by factors such as Social Security or case numbers, and it’s important to keep track of when your payment is due.

If you’re in Washington, contact your local SNAP office for specific details, and remember to stay updated on the 2025 COLA adjustments, which will impact benefits going into the new year.

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