Will we get more p ebt in september 2022

The USDA Food and Nutrition Service approved the continuation of the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program for Summer 2022. The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) will distribute a one-time lump sum payment of $391 to all students who were eligible for P-EBT benefits during the 2021-22 school year and through July 31, 2022. Parents will be able see their Summer P-EBT benefit reflected on the P-EBT Parent Portal (https://onedhs.tn.gov/parent) on or around September 29, 2022.  

 Summer 2022 P-EBT Program

Short for Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer, P-EBT is a federally funded COVID-19 relief program made possible through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Using P-EBT cards, the program provides nutritional assistance to National School Lunch Program participants and qualifying families to replace school meals missed due to COVID-19 related events.

Summer P-EBT is an extension of the P-EBT program for school aged children and children under 6 in a SNAP participating household as of July 31, 2022.

Summer 2022 P-EBT Benefits is Available to:

Any student who received free or reduced-price meals in the 21-22 school year through one of the following is eligible for Summer 2022 P-EBT benefits:

  • National School Lunch Program, income application or direct certification,
  • Enrollment in a Community Eligibility Provision school, or
  • Enrollment in a school operating under Provision 2 or 3.

School-aged children determined eligible by July 31, 2022 will be issued Summer 2022 P-EBT benefits.

Summer 2022 P-EBT benefits will also be issued to children under 6 that live in a household that received SNAP food assistance benefits as of July 31, 2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

Each school/school district provided TDHS with information on students who are eligible to receive Summer benefits. If you are unsure if your child qualifies for Summer 2022 P-EBT Benefits based on the criteria above, please contact the P-EBT help line at (833) 419-3210.

The Tennessee Department of Human Services will distribute Summer 2022 P-EBT benefits on current P-EBT cards for eligible school-aged children on or around September 29th, 2022. Funds will load onto your current P-EBT card(s). If you have discarded your card and need to request a new one, please visit www.connectebt.com to request a new P-EBT card or call 1 (888) 997-9444. You can also call the P-EBT assistance line at (833) 419-3210.

For children under 6 in a participating SNAP household, benefits will be issued on the existing SNAP EBT card.

TDHS will issue a one-time benefit of $391 per each eligible child.  You can check your P-EBT card balance on www.connectebt.com or by calling the number on the back of your P-EBT card.

If you think your student qualifies but you have not received funds on your card on of after September 29, 2022, call the P-EBT assistance line at (833) 419-3210.

Call (833) 419-3210 to speak with our P-EBT customer service agents and verify eligibility.

Depending on what state you live in, you may be getting extra food stamps in October 2022! Here’s what you need to know about the emergency allotments, annual COLA increases, and other extra EBT benefits that could be arriving in your area this month.

While you’re here, don’t forget to check out our list of nearly 1,000 EBT discounts!

Everyone will be getting extra food stamps in October 2022 thanks to the annual cost of living adjustment! The 2008 Food and Nutrition Act dictates that COLA changes take effect on October 1 each year. This year’s increase is substantial due to the high rate of inflation that we’ve experienced.

According to the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, “prices for groceries (food to be prepared or eaten at home) rose 12.2 percent for the 12 months ending June 2022. That’s the largest 12-month increase since April 1979.” 

If you feel like your SNAP benefits aren’t going as far as they used to, you’re not alone. The CBPP reported that the cost of the Thrifty Food Plan (which is what the food stamps amounts are based on) was $939.90 per month for a family of four in June 2022, compared to just $835 in the previous June. That’s a difference of more than $100 per month to feed a family of four. 

The good news is that there will be an increase effective October 1st. According to the USDA, the increase will be as follows: 

REGION MAX BENEFITS FOR A FAMILY OF 4
48 Contiguous States & DC $939
Alaska $1,819
Hawai’i $1,794
US Virgin Islands $1,208

The minimum benefit for the 48 states and DC will increase to $23. The minimum in all other areas will also increase. 

Along with this, some of the deductions and income calculations will also be adjusted for inflation. The shelter cap value, maximum homeless shelter deduction, minimum standard deduction and resource limits will also be adjusted. This will help more people be eligible for food stamps and it will also help you receive more in benefits, because more of your income can be deducted in the calculation. For more about how food benefits are calculated, please see our other videos. 

Many states are still issuing extra benefits under the Emergency Allotments authorized during the pandemic. If you’re wondering “are we getting extra food stamps this month?” the answer really depends on what state you live in, since each state is processing these extra benefits differently.

To make matters even more complicated, states have until the 15th of the month to complete their paperwork. We will continue updating this post through the end of the month to ensure that it is accurate and up-to-date.

Which states are getting extra food stamps in October 2022?

Many states have been approved to issue extra benefits in October 2022 but each state can choose when to disburse their extra benefits. Some do it all on one day, others do it on a staggered schedule. Some send it a month after their approval, even.

The following list includes which states have been approved and which day you’ll be getting extra food stamps in those states. States listed in bold text have been recently added.

  • Alabama (Nov 1)
  • California (Oct 15)
  • Colorado (Oct 6-12)
  • Connecticut (Oct 14)
  • Delaware (Oct 26)
  • Guam (Oct 21)
  • Hawaii (Oct 10)
  • Illinois (Oct 21-29)
  • Kansas (Oct 22-31)
  • Louisiana (Oct 8, 15, 22, and 29)
  • Maine (Oct 7)
  • Maryland (Oct 4-23)
  • Massachusetts (Oct 4)
  • Michigan (Oct 15-24)
  • Minnesota (Oct 11-27)
  • New Hampshire (Oct 4 & 21)
  • New Jersey (Oct 1-5)
  • New Mexico (Oct 1-31)
  • New York (Oct 6-20 upstate, or Oct 14-27 for NYC)
  • North Carolina (Oct 22-31)
  • Ohio (Oct 27)
  • Oklahoma (Oct 10-15)
  • Oregon (Oct 10)
  • Pennsylvania (Oct 18-29)
  • Rhode Island (Oct 3)
  • South Carolina (Oct 1-19)
  • Texas (Oct 4-10)
  • Utah (Oct 29)
  • Vermont (Oct 14)
  • Virgin Islands (Oct 15)
  • Virginia (Oct 16)
  • Washington (Oct 4-20)
  • Washington DC (regular date)
  • West Virginia (Oct 4)
  • Wisconsin(Oct 15)

Which states are not getting extra food stamps in October 2022?

The following states will NOT receive extra benefits in October 2022 because they have already ended their state emergency health declaration.

  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kentucky
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • North Dakota
  • South Dakota
  • Tennessee
  • Wyoming

The Virgin Islands and Guam usually file their paperwork later in the month as well.

Why do some states get extra food stamps and not others?

Whether or not your state is getting extra food stamps this month depends on a few things. Basically, states can continue to issue these waivers until either the federal government or the state government ends their public health emergency declaration related to COVID-19.

States that have ended their health declaration before the federal government ends theirs are not eligible to continue issuing the extra benefits. That’s why some states have not issued extra benefits since 2020.

States that continue their health declaration will be able to issue extra food stamps until the federal government ends their public health order. The government has promised that states will have at least 60 days notice before the end of the order in order to prepare for the transition.

When either the state or federal government ends the public health emergency, states will be allowed to issue one final transition month of benefits before going back to the usual, lower amount.

What about P-EBT?

P-EBT, or Pandemic EBT, is an extra food benefit for children who ordinarily receive free or reduced-cost meals at school. If you are expecting P-EBT benefits for your child(ren), then please check our P-EBT Guide and Schedule for more information.

UPDATE!

October is almost over – and many states are already registered to deliver extra food stamps in November. Find out if you’ll get extra benefits in November now!

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Is Maryland getting p

Who is Eligible for P-EBT? The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) in conjunction with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has secured approval from the USDA to operate the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program for the School Year (SY) 2021-2022.

Is Florida getting p

Each eligible student/child will receive a one-time Summer 2022 P-EBT benefit of $391. Summer 2022 P-EBT benefit issuance is expected to begin in October 2022 and will run through November 2022. Eligible recipients should expect to receive their payment by November 30, 2022.

Will P

The deadline has now passed. You can still get Summer 2022 School P-EBT, but you must have applied for free or reduced-price meals with your child's school by July 15, 2022.

Is Mississippi getting p

Children who were enrolled in grades Pre-K through 12 and were eligible for the Free or Reduced Lunch Program in their school during the 2021-22 school year are eligible for 2022 P-EBT. Only students who were enrolled as of the last day of the 2021-22 school year are eligible.