Overview

• New maximums took effect Oct. 1, 2025 for FY2026, including $298 for one person and $994 for a family of four.
• Large household caps are published at roughly $1,786 to $1,789 for eight people, reflecting minor source differences.
• The annual adjustment is tied to the USDA’s Thrifty Food Plan, which updates benefits to track food-price inflation.
• ABAWD requirements requiring about 80 hours per month of work, training, schooling, or volunteering began Sept. 1 for ages 18–54, with broader groups added starting Nov. 1.
• States are implementing the new amounts while continuing standard access: online applications, 30-day eligibility determinations, five-day expedited processing in urgent cases, and EBT issuance for approved recipients.