How much does snap pay per person

To receive SNAP benefits in Connecticut, household income and other resources have to be under certain limits and are reviewed. For some households, there is also an asset limit.

The income standards for SNAP are based the federal poverty levels (FPL). All income standards listed in the following table below are monthly figures. There are gross and net income limits.  The  gross income limit is equal to 200% of the current Federal Poverty Level and is the amount of income the household has before taxes and deductions. The gross income limit applies to most households. The gross income limit does not apply to households in which at least one person is 60 years of age or older, or receives disability income. However, all households are subject to a monthly  net income limit. The net income limit is equal to the current Federal Poverty Level and is the amount left over after certain deductions are allowed. These deductions are established by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service. Details can be found on their website at http://www.fns.usda.gov/SNAP/

Effective October 1, 2022, the gross monthly income limits and net monthly income limits are as listed below.

Monthly Income Limits

Household Size

Gross Income Limit

(applies to most households, except those in which at least one person is 60 years of age or older, or receives disability income)

Net Income Limit

(applies to ALL households)

1

$2,265

$1,133

2

$3,052

$1,526

3

$3,838

$1,920

4

$4,625

$2,313

Asset Limits

There is no asset limit EXCEPT for households whose gross income is more than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. For those households, total assets including cash, savings accounts, stocks and bonds cannot be more than $4,250. We do not include the home the client lives in as an asset, nor do we put a lien on the home.  We also do not count vehicles or retirement accounts, such as IRAs. Again, these asset limits only apply to households whose gross income is more than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. 

A "household" is all the people who live together and buy and prepare food together. Once a household meets the eligibility requirements, we calculate the amount of the household’s SNAP benefit based on the household’s income and certain allowable deductions for shelter, dependent care expenses, medical costs and child support payments to others outside the household.  Shelter costs are rent and mortgage payments, heating or cooling not included in rent, and utility and monthly telephone services charges. 

SNAP Benefit Amounts (including cost-of-living adjustment effective October 1, 2022)

The maximum SNAP benefit amounts are listed in the table below.    

1

For more information about income limits and benefit amounts for households of 8 or more, or for any other information about SNAP, please call 1-855-626-6632.

To find out if you may be eligible for SNAP based on income, follow this link: DSS ConneCT Pre-Screener

Once you receive SNAP benefits in Connecticut, there are certain things you must report. Watch the short video below to find out more!

SNAP helps people buy the food they need for good health. People also can buy garden seeds with SNAP benefits.

SNAP food benefits are put on a Lone Star Card and can be used just like a credit card at any store that accepts SNAP.

SNAP can’t be used to:

• Buy tobacco.
• Buy alcoholic drinks.
• Buy things you can't eat or drink.
• Pay for food bills you owe.

You can also use your SNAP benefits to buy food online. To learn more, click here.

Who is it for?

• People who don’t have a lot of money and meet program rules.
• Most adults ages 18 to 49 with no children in their home can get SNAP for only three months in a three-year period. The benefit period might be longer if the person works at least 20 hours a week or is in a job or training program. Some adults might not have to work to get benefits, such as those who have a disability or are pregnant.
• Households in which all members are either older adults (age 60 and older) or people with disabilities are eligible to participate in the Texas Simplified Application Project (TSAP), which makes the SNAP application process easier and provides three years of benefits at a time instead of six months.

Maximum Monthly Income Limits

Other Rules

Most people ages 16 to 59 must follow work rules to get SNAP benefits. Work rules mean a person must look for a job or be in an approved work program. If the person has a job, they can’t quit without a good reason.

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