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At-a-Glance SNAP Benefit Charts

01/26/2023 - MLRI
These "at-a-glance" SNAP benefits charts gives sample SNAP amounts for households with older adults or persons with disabilities, working... Read more

OLGT 2023-14: Cross Programs: The Pediatric RISE program

01/19/2023 - DTA
The Pediatric RISE program provides a guaranteed income for up to 6 months to families with no or low income who have a child receiving... Read more

OLGT 2023-13: Cross Programs: Social Security COLA for TAFDC, EAEDC, and SNAP

01/19/2023 - DTA
Every year in January, the Social Security Administration (SSA) implements a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for Retirement, Survivors... Read more

OLGT 2023-12: EAEDC: Extension and Redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen

01/19/2023 - DTA
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the extension and re-designation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)... Read more

OLGT 2023-11: Cross Programs: Clarification of Eligibility for Cuban/Haitian Entrants

01/19/2023 - DTA
The Cuban/Haitian Entrant Program was established to provide eligible Cubans and Haitians with certain benefits and services. Processing... Read more