In the United States, it is common for Social Security and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to wonder if it is feasible to get both benefits in the same month. These helps, while separate, can complement each other to improve the quality of life for people facing financial hardship.
Social Security provides a monthly income to retirees, people with disabilities and other eligible groups, while SNAP provides food assistance based on household income and need. It is crucial to understand how these programs interact, as the amount received by one may influence the eligibility or amount allotted by the other.
It is important to know if you can get both benefits in December 2024, as well as the payment schedule for both Social Security and SNAP, so recipients can efficiently plan their finances and needs.
Can I get Social Security and SNAP payments in December?
Yes, it is entirely possible to get both benefits in December, as long as you meet the specific requirements of each program. Social Security, by itself, does not automatically disqualify SNAP recipients. However, the amount you get can be a determining factor in calculating the amount of food benefits.
SNAP assesses net household income, taking into account deductions such as rent, medical expenses, or transportation costs. Social Security payments count as part of gross income, but do not necessarily eliminate SNAP eligibility. If your total income is within the established limits, you can get both helps at the same time.
It is essential to keep your information current with both agencies, reporting any changes in income, family composition or address. In addition, it is advisable to review the payment schedule to plan your expenses during the month.
Social Security Schedule for December 2024
The Social Security payment schedule for December follows the usual rules, distributing checks according to the beneficiaries’ date of birth and when they started getting the benefit. This month, payments are scheduled for the following days:
- December 11: For beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th of the month.
- December 18: For beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th of the month.
- December 24: For beneficiaries born between the 21st and the 31st of the month.
These payments correspond to those who started getting benefits after May 1997. Beneficiaries prior to that date already got their check in November and will have to wait until January 2025 for the next payment. We should also keep in mind that December 3rd was the day the money was sent for retirees prior to May 1997.
Planning based on this schedule will help you coordinate the use of your Social Security check with any other help, such as SNAP, to effectively cover your expenses.
SNAP Schedule in December 2024
SNAP payments vary by state and the last digit of the beneficiary’s case number. While most states distribute payments between the 1st and 15th of each month, some may spread out the schedule. In December, these payments will remain within the days established by each jurisdiction.
SNAP Food Stamps payments in December will be sent in these days:
- Alabama: December 4 to 23
- Alaska: December 1
- Arizona: December 1 to 13December
- Arkansas: December 4 to 13
- California: December 1 to 10
- Colorado: December 1 to 10
- Connecticut: December 1 to 3
- Delaware: December 2 to 23
- District of Columbia: December 1 to 10
- Florida: December 1 to 28
- Georgia: December 5 to 23
- Guam: December 1 to 10
- Hawaii: December 3 to 5
- Idaho: December 1 to 10
- Illinois: December 1 to 10
- Indiana: December 5 to 23
- Iowa: December 1 to 10
- Kansas: December 1 to 10
- Kentucky: December 1 to 19
- Louisiana: December 1 to 23
- Maine: December 10-14
- Maryland: December 4 to 23
- Massachusetts: December 1 to 14
- Michigan: December 3 to 21
- Minnesota: December 4 to 13
- Mississippi: December 4 to 21
- Missouri: December 1 to 22
- Montana: December 2 to 6
- Nebraska: December 1 to 5
- Nevada: December 1 to 10
- New Hampshire: December 5
- New Jersey: December 1 to 5
- New Mexico: December 1 to 20
- New York: December 1 to 9
- North Carolina: December 3 to 21
- North Dakota: December 1
- Ohio: December 2 to 20
- Oklahoma: December 1 to 10
- Oregon: December 1 to 9
- Pennsylvania: December 3 to 14
- Puerto Rico: December 4 to December 22
- Rhode Island: December 1
- South Carolina: December 1 to 10
- South Dakota: December 10
- Tennessee: December 1 to 20
- Texas: December 1 to 28
- Utah: December 5, 11 and 15
- Virgin Islands: December 1
- Vermont: December 1
- Virginia: December 1 to 7
- Washington: December 1 to 20
- West Virginia: December 1 to 9
- Wisconsin: December 1 to 15
- Wyoming: December 1 to 4
By combining the SNAP and Social Security schedules, many beneficiaries can better organize their resources to ensure that their basic needs are covered, especially during the holidays. If you are a beneficiary of both programs, check your exact dates to maximize the use of these helps.