1. How can I find out if I’m eligible for SNAP? Show The fastest way to find out if you are eligible is to visit the DTA Connect Screening Tool. You can also apply online at DTAConnect.com, over the phone via the DTA Assistance Line (877-382-2363 – press 7) or send a paper application. If you need to access a phone or the internet to apply, you can visit a local DTA office to use our phone, scanners and kiosks. 2. What are the temporary, pandemic-related extra SNAP benefits? The temporary, extra SNAP benefits are issued in response to COVID-19. They are available in the beginning of each month for the prior month’s regular SNAP amount. For example: in February, you will receive the extra amount for your January benefits. You will still receive your normal benefit amount on your monthly issuance day. The extra payment is the difference between your normal benefit amount and the maximum amount for your household size:
Governor Baker’s modified declaration of a public health emergency allows Massachusetts to continue providing these benefits. These temporary benefits will continue as long as there is a state and federal emergency declaration. DTA will notify residents when these special payments end. Example 1: Brenda-Lee is a household of 1 and gets $160 a month in regular SNAP. The maximum monthly amount for a household of 1 is $250. $250 - $160 = $90. Brenda-Lee will receive $95 in extra SNAP. Example 2: Dan lives in a SNAP household of 3 and gets $658 a month in regular SNAP. The maximum monthly amount for a household of 3 is $658. $658 - $658 = 0. Dan’s household will get $95 in extra SNAP. Example 3: Nancy lives in a SNAP household of 5 and gets $750 a month in regular SNAP. The maximum monthly amount for a household of 5 is $992. $992 - $750 = $242. Nancy’s household will get $242 in extra SNAP. 3. Will my SNAP benefits go up because utility costs have been higher this winter? SNAP eligibility and benefit amounts are based on household income and expenses, including the cost of utilities. DTA received federal approval to adjust the average state utility costs used to calculate SNAP benefit amounts due to the increase in fuel costs this winter. DTA is automatically updating cases with this new utility amount starting in your March 2022 benefits. This may increase your monthly SNAP benefits. You do not need to do anything to get this. If you currently pay for utility costs, but haven’t told DTA, let us know. You can upload proofs through DTA Connect. 4. What if I spend all my SNAP benefits before I get benefits again? Call the Project Bread FoodSource Hotline at 800-645-8333 (TTY: 1-800-377-1292) for other food resources. The hotline is open Monday- Friday: 8am - 7pm and Saturday: 10am - 2pm. 5. My family member is quarantined at home. Can I food shop for them with their EBT card? Any person included in your SNAP case can use your EBT card without telling DTA, as long as they have the PIN. Outside of your household members, only share your EBT card and PIN with a trusted family member or friend. If a family member or friend is going to shop for you regularly, you must give DTA signed, written permission telling us who will be shopping for you. You can submit this through the DTAConnect mobile app, by fax, or by mail. 6. Can I use my SNAP benefits to buy groceries online? Yes, you can use your SNAP benefits to buy food online from several different retailers, including BJs, Daily Table, Stop & Shop, Walmart, Amazon and Instacart (multiple retailers). 7. Do I have to complete my SNAP interim report/recertification during COVID-19? SNAP only cases do not have to complete an interim report at this time. If you also receive TAFDC or EAEDC, you will need to complete an interim report. During the COVID-19 pandemic, SNAP recertifications were previously extended for some households. Currently, there are no extensions to recertification periods. DTA will notify you if you have a SNAP interim report or recertification that must be completed to continue receiving benefits. You will receive these forms in the mail or they can be completed online at DTAConnect.com. 8. Where can I find tips on how to stay active while I am working at home? DTA’s SNAP Nutrition Education website has information and tips on how to stay active and healthy eating. 9. Can I still use Healthy Incentive Program (HIP) benefits? Yes, you can use HIP benefits at participating retailers near you. You can find available HIP retailers on DTAFinder.com, which is updated with the latest information. Pennsylvania Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will continue to get an extra monthly emergency payment through October 2022. (This article was updated on July 18, 2022 to reflect a new extension date) Learn MoreDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, SNAP recipients have been receiving extra monthly emergency allotments since April 2020. On July 15, 2022, the Biden administration extended the federal emergency declaration due to the pandemic for an additional 90 days; therefore, the SNAP emergency allotment payments will continue through October - due to an automatic extra month provided by the program rules. BenefitsThe extra payment will bring households that are only eligible for a partial benefit up to the maximum benefit amount for their household size. Households that are already eligible for the maximum benefit amount will receive an extra $95 per month. Households that are close to the maximum (less than $95 away) will be guaranteed emergency allotments of $95 per household. Household Size/Maximum Benefit
Questions?Allegheny County residents who have questions about their SNAP benefits, want to check eligibility, or need help applying, can reach out to Just Harvest for assistance. Call 412-431-8960 (option 3) and leave a name, contact information, and the best time to reach out Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or fill out the form on the Just Harvest website. Details about the SNAP Emergency Allotment are available on the Just Harvest website. |
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