Food Stamps: Will Latest Public Health Emergency (PHE) Declaration Affect SNAP Benefits?
“The latest public health emergency (PHE) went into effect this month (and will stand until April), but SNAP recipients may see a reduction in their monthly benefits shortly, regardless. Emergency allotments, which allowed for extra SNAP benefits based on a PHE declaration by the secretary of health and human services, have been in place for two years. This extra boost is due to expire by the end of February under a new government spending bill. According to Forbes, eligible families had received a 15% increase in SNAP benefits with a maximum benefit amount based on household size and income. Starting March 2023, SNAP benefits and eligibility qualifications will return to pre-pandemic conditions.”