Tens of millions of Americans receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, each month. If potential beneficiaries have submitted an application for the federal food assistance program, they have a few ways to check their application status.
SNAP benefits vary depending on the state in which applicants reside, as each state has an individual program.
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States are typically able to process and issue SNAP benefits within 30 days of receiving an application, but multiple factors may delay this process. Households can check their applicant status by finding their local SNAP office’s contact information. State office information can be found on the Department of Agriculture‘s website.
Below are steps applicants can take in states with a high volume of residents receiving SNAP benefits:
New Mexico
New Mexico uses a self-service eligibility portal called YesNM. This application is used for public assistance benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, and LIHEAP (Low-Income Heating and Energy Assistance Program). Households can track their application through the portal or by calling the response line at 1-800-283-4465.
Louisiana
Louisiana residents use a self-service portal called LA CAFÉ, which hosts a number of benefit services, and hopeful beneficiaries can check their application status.
Households can contact the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to receive more information and call 1-888-LAHELP-U.
West Virginia
West Virginia is another state with a high rate of people receiving food stamps. The Mountain State uses a portal called PATH (People’s Access To Help) to manage applications and review benefits.
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Further information can be found on the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources website.
To qualify for SNAP, households must meet a gross and net income depending on state requirements. SNAP recipients use a preloaded Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, loaded with a monthly amount determined by the applicant’s household income.
