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Q) May 31 2015 I was layoff from my job I applied for food stamps and medical there’sI reported that I went back to work the lady who I talked to said that I was going to receive a letter to see if I still quality but I haven’t received anything I know she said about check stubs
A) For most states you are able to log on the your social service benefits website and check the status of your application for food stamp. Of you are unable to access your application status online please call or visit your local social service benefit office.
Q) Just wondering if I would qualify for food stamps or medicaid or some sort of assistance thanks angie A) Please call (or best visit) your nearest Medicaid/Social Service office and apply for benefits for which you qualify. You may qualify for Medicaid if you do not have health insurance, Food stamp and possibly cash assistance to… Continue Reading
Q) Can your food stamps and Medicaid be transferred from one state to the next. A) The rules for Medicaid and Food Stamp eligibility are different for each state. You need to visit your state website and your to be transferred state medicaid website and view their rules and requirements. Continue Reading
Q) Can I get SNAP benefits as an immigrant? A) Certain legal, qualified immigrants may be eligible for SNAP and must meet the same eligibility requirements as U.S. citizens. An example of a legal immigrant who may qualify is a lawful permanent resident (LPR, i.e. immigrants with green cards). Most LPRs have a waiting period… Continue Reading
Q) What keeps unqualified people from getting SNAP benefits? A) As part of the commitment to program integrity, USDA works closely with the states to ensure they issue their benefits correctly. State workers carefully evaluate each application to determine eligibility and the appropriate level of benefits. USDA monitors the accuracy of eligibility and benefit determinations. States… Continue Reading
Q) May 31 2015 I was layoff from my job I applied for food stamps and medical there’sI reported that I went back to work the lady who I talked to said that I was going to receive a letter to see if I still quality but I haven’t received anything I know she said about… Continue Reading
Q) I just got an increase in the amount of food stamps I receive. Now will Medicaid stop paying for my medicare premium? I am in North Carolina A) This increase in the amount of food stamp benefits should not affect your current Medicaid benefits – According to medicaid website; The Affordable Care Act of 2010, signed… Continue Reading
Q) When did Food Stamp (SNAP) the program begin? A) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program formally known as Food Stamp traces its earliest origins back to the Food Stamp Plan, which began in 1939 to help needy families in the Depression Era. The modern program began as a pilot project in 1961 and was authorized as a… Continue Reading
Q) Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to receive SNAP benefits? A) Certain legal, qualified aliens may be eligible for SNAP benefits. They must meet the same eligibility requirements as U.S. citizens. An example of a non-citizen who may qualify is someone who has been a lawful permanent resident (LPR, i.e. aliens with green… Continue Reading
Q) Can I get more SNAP benefits if I already receive benefits? A) Only if your are eligible for more benefits. If you are already a SNAP recipient, you cannot receive additional benefits unless you are eligible for more benefits. The amount you receive each month depends on things like the number of people in… Continue Reading
Q) How do I apply for SNAP (Food Stamp)? A) First you must submit an application online or at your local social service office. Then you will be contacted for an interview. At the interview, the office will let you know if they need more information to see if you are eligible for SNAP. You… Continue Reading
Q) I am disabled and want to qualify for food stamps and for help with my medicare premium. What is the income level for this. Thanks A) Most states offer coverage for people with disabilities and people below a certain income level. You need to call or visit your state Medicaid Office and speak with a medicaid… Continue Reading
Q) Who is eligible to receive SNAP benefits? A) According to USDA Government Website, those applying for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program (formally known as Food Stamp) must meet income test requirements. Unless all members are receiving TANF, SSI, or in some places general assistance. Most households applying for (Food Stamp) TANF benefits must meet both the… Continue Reading
Q) Am I eligible for Food Stamp – SNAP? A) Eligibility for SNAP depends on things like the number of people in your household, income, and resources (cash, bank accounts, etc…). Income includes money earned from work. It also includes benefits like Social Security, unemployment, and SSI. You find out if you may be eligible… Continue Reading
Q) I get food stamps. do I need to fill out another form just to get on medicaid? A) Medicaid is a different program. Yes, you will need to fill out another application form. Medicaid primarily depends on the state in which you live, your income, and your family size. Across the board, Medicaid covers low-income families, their… Continue Reading
Q) What foods are eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits? A) Households CAN use SNAP benefits to buy: Foods for the household to eat such as breads and cereals; fruits and vegetables; meats, fish and poultry; and dairy products. Seeds and plants which produce food for the household to eat. Households CANNOT use SNAP benefits to buy: Beer, wine, liquor,… Continue Reading
Q) What is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)? A) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal food assistance programs and provides support and assistance to families who need it most by providing financial support to enable low income individuals and families to buy food. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is housed at the… Continue Reading
Q) Would I have to report any class-action lawsuit settlement money if it was for a physical injury? Is there a limit on the cash that’s in the bank acct., if it’s from the physical injury lawsuit,if I’m 60 yrs.old, and, disabled? How does all of that work? A) Food Stamp eligibility is based primarily on household… Continue Reading
Q) Based off of my last 2 paychecks, I exceed the gross income by about $70, however i do not meet the net income. I am about $100 short from that. Do I still qualify? A) In order to qualify households may have $2,250 in countable resources, such as a bank account, or $3,250 in countable resources… Continue Reading
Q) Just wondering if I would qualify for food stamps or medicaid or some sort of assistance thanks angie A) Please call (or best visit) your nearest Medicaid/Social Service office and apply for benefits for which you qualify. You may qualify for Medicaid if you do not have health insurance, Food stamp and possibly cash assistance to… Continue Reading
Q) Can I qualify for SNAP if I am a student? A) Most able-bodied students ages 18 through 49 who are enrolled in college or other institutions of higher education at least half time are not eligible for SNAP benefits unless they meet certain criteria such as participating in work-study, working at least twenty hours… Continue Reading
Q) Who is counted as a member of my household for SNAP – Food Stamp? A) A SNAP household is made up of everyone who lives together and buys and makes food together. Some people who live together are always part of the same SNAP household. This is true even if they do not buy… Continue Reading
Q) What measures are taken to prevent SNAP benefit fraud? A) USDA is committed to integrity in all of its nutrition assistance programs and has put special emphasis on the Food Stamp Program because of its size and importance. The Department has already taken a number of steps to make it easier to catch and… Continue Reading
Q) Can I use my electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card in another State? A) Yes, SNAP benefits are interoperable through the use of your Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card which means you will be able to use your SNAP EBT card at any USDA authorized food retailer accepting SNAP anywhere in the United States including… Continue Reading
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