SNAP Will Change in October: Benefits Will Increase, but States Will Bear More Costs
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Starting October 1, 2026, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see changes that include an increase in maximum benefits for families purchasing food. However, states will now be responsible for 75% of the program's administrative costs, up from the current 50%, which could strain state budgets. The USDA has outlined the new maximum monthly benefits, with increases ranging from $8 for one-person households to $52 for eight-person households. This shift is part of the One Big Beautiful Act signed by President Trump in July 2025, which reduced federal funding for SNAP administration.
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