Extra Snap Benefits for January 2023
The extra SNAP payment, officially called Emergency Allotments, will end in February 2023.
Starting in March, you will only get your regular SNAP payment loaded to your EBT card in the first half of the month. There will be no second payment later in the month.
For January 2023, the extra SNAP will come as a supplemental payment on or about January 4th.
| HOUSEHOLD SIZE | MAXIMUM SNAP ALLOTMENT |
| 1 | $281 |
| 2 | $516 |
| 3 | $740 |
| 4 | $939 |
| 5 | $1,116 |
| 6 | $1,339 |
| 7 | $1,480 |
| 8 | $1,691 |
| + For additional member over 8, add $211 |
WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Without the extra SNAP, your benefit amount is based on your income and the expenses the program allows you to report.
You should report up-to-date information as soon as possible so that you are receiving all of the benefits you are eligible for.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO SPEND ALL OF YOUR SNAP
You can keep SNAP benefits on your EBT card as long as you want, so long as you use the card once every 9 months to keep it active. If you find that the extra SNAP is giving you a little more money for food than you need to spend, you can save it to spend in a later month, to provide a little wiggle room when the second paymenrs end in March 2023.
MAKE SURE THE CAO HAS UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION
Make sure you report important changes, like:
- Your address
- You may miss important updates if the CAO does not have your current address.
- Your income and the income of others in your SNAP household.
- Did you lose work hours or have your pay cut? If you are earning less, you may qualify for more SNAP benefits.
- Your expenses and other allowable deductions.
- Are you paying more for child care?
- If you are a senior or have a disability, do you pay more than $35 in medical expenses per month? Providing proof of these expenses may help you qualify for more SNAP.
HOW TO REPORT CHANGES
Report a Change in ONE of the Following Ways:
- Call the Customer Service Center at 877-395-8930 (PA) or 215-560-7226 (Philly only)
- Using the MyCOMPASS PA mobile app (free on the Apple App or Google Play Store)
- Visit your local County Assistance Office (CAO) to report changes in person.
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