SNAP Maximum Benefit Amounts (May 2025)

_SNAP Maximum Benefit Amounts (May 2025)

These amounts apply across all 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands:

Household Size Maximum Monthly Benefit
1 $292
2 $536
3 $768
4 $975
5 $1,158
6 $1,390
7 $1,536
8 $1,756
Each Additional Person +$220

These amounts are based on the 2025 COLA (cost-of-living adjustment), tied to the CPI-W.

🇺🇸 Texas SNAP Details

  • Administered by: Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
  • Participants: Over 3.2 million
  • Income limit: 165% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
  • Asset limit: $5,000 (most households)
  • Programs: Texas Simplified Application Project (TSAP) for seniors & people with disabilities
  • EBT system: Lone Star Card
  • Website: YourTexasBenefits.com

Payment Dates (May 2025)

  • Certified before June 1, 2020:
    • May 12: EDG ends in 7
    • May 13: EDG ends in 8
    • May 15: EDG ends in 9
  • Certified after June 1, 2020:
    • May 16: EDG 00–03
    • May 17: EDG 04–06
    • May 18: EDG 07–10
    • May 19: EDG 11–13
    • May 20: EDG 14–17

🌴 Florida SNAP Details

  • Administered by: Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF)
  • Participants: ~2.97 million
  • Income limit: 200% of FPL
  • Asset limit: None (for most households)
  • Special Program: SUNCAP (for SSI recipients)
  • EBT system: ACCESS Florida
  • Website: MyACCESS Florida

Payment Dates (May 2025)

  • May 12: Case numbers 39–41
  • May 13: Case numbers 42–45
  • May 14: Case numbers 46–48
  • May 15: Case numbers 49–53
  • May 16: Case numbers 54–57
  • May 17: Case numbers 58–60
  • May 18: Case numbers 61–64
  • May 19: Case numbers 65–67
  • May 20: Case numbers 68–71

 Key Takeaways

  • Texas: More structured benefit tiers and tighter asset tests, with support for vulnerable groups through TSAP.
  • Florida: More flexible eligibility with higher income limits and no asset restrictions for most, reflecting its transient and tourist-based economy.
  • Both states use digital tools and staggered payment schedules to manage large beneficiary populations efficiently.

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