State Plan SY 2021-22 (1.14 MB) USDA's Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) is releasing new guidance today to assist states in the development of Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) plans for school year 2021-22. The department reports currently 295,000 households in South Carolina use SNAP,. Families do not need to apply for P-EBT benefits, as DSS and the Department of Education use attendance information provided by schools to determine if children are eligible for P-EBT. ARPA makes several significant changes to Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) through amendment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ( PL 116-127 ), P-EBT's authorizing legislation. - The Department of Social Services (DSS), in collaboration with the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), received approval to operate this program in response to the COVID-19 related school closures for the 2021 2022 school year and subsequent summer period. Connecticuts SNAP program serves more than 222,600 households, including 138,800 children. FNS is the authorizing agency for food retailers participating in the program. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) benefits are being extended if your immigration status was granted on or after April 1, 2019. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Delaware More P-EBT funds were issued for the 2020-2021 school year, and more are being made available for the 2021-2022 school year. While NSLP-participating schools have the option to serve free meals to all students this school year through the Seamless Summer Option, P-EBT fills a critical gap for children with virtual or hybrid schedules who qualify for free or reduced price meals under standard NSLP rules. Fuel charges may apply. An official website of the United States government. DSS Commissioner Deidre S. Gifford notes that SNAP enrollees automatically become eligible for other services, ranging from Head Start to winter heating assistance. To apply for P-EBT approval, DSHS collaborates with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction to build a plan that serves families with benefits. (HARTFORD, CT) Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) will implement new eligibility benefit levels in the states Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beginning October 1, 2022, that will result in an estimated 44,000 additional Connecticut residents in 17,600 households becoming eligible for the food assistance program. The Department of Social Services (DSS), in collaboration with the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), Has operated P-EBT in response to the COVID-19 related school closures for the 2019 - 2020 and 2020 - 2021 school years and has recently begun distributions covering the 2021 - 2022 school year and subsequent summer period. For information about enrolling in SNAP EBT and online food sales through SNAP, food retailers can visitwww.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-requirements-provide-online-purchasing. The Department of Social Services (DSS), in collaboration with the Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE), Has operated P-EBT in response to the COVID-19 related school closures for the 2019 2020 and 2020 2021 school years and has recently begun distributions covering the 2021 2022 school year and subsequent summer period. DSS is automatically extending eligibility for SNAP enrollees whose normal annual certification is scheduled to end in November or December 2020. Specific information about the December 4 distribution of Pandemic EBT Child Care benefits: Benefits can be used at any location that accepts SNAP/EBT cards. Click here for more information. Florida Is a veteran the VA considers totally disabled or permanently housebound or in need of regular aid and attendance. This increase is expected to be ongoing. Individual items that are SNAP eligible will then be recognized by a dark green icon that says SNAP during the online shopping experience. This follows FNS' approval in April of Commonwealth's plan to provide P-EBT benefits through June 2021. USDA has granted waivers to the following states, allowing for the issuance of emergency allotments (supplements) based on a public health emergency declaration by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act related to an outbreak of COVID-19 when a state has also issued an emergency or disaster Texts will be strictly informational. The contents of this guidance document do not have the force and effect of law and are not meant to bind the public in any way. *SNAP Recipients: Starting in January 2023, DSS will be texting renewal reminders to recipients who need to submit their renewal forms. by giving DSS the authority to waive various prior authorizations and serve HUSKY Health members in alternate settings such as a shelter or vehicle. It is important to note that these newly reported updates include data that occurred over the last several days to a week. This is a scam, and the sender should be ignored/blocked. Washington by allowing deferred provider enrollmentrevalidations and creating flexibility to enroll new providers. The recently signed federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of2023 requires states to end the distribution of Emergency SNAP benefits after the February 2023 distributions. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal government site. It could be because it is not supported, or that JavaScript is intentionally disabled. 1751 et seq.). If you need a replacement card, please call 1-866-386-3071. An individual who meets one or more of the following: ESAP is designed to increase the efficiency of SNAP and reduce food insecurity among a population whose household circumstances generally stay the same and can have additional barriers associated with age or disability, such as transportation or mobility. Colorado This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies. Food budgets can be stretched further with WIC. All data in this report are preliminary, and data for previous dates will be updated as new reports are received and data errors are corrected. . The state agency will deposit P-EBT food benefits into their new accounts on July 16. For information about enrolling in SNAP EBT and online food sales through SNAP, food retailers can visit. Our customers can access benefit and application information, 24/7, at www.connect.ct.gov and www.ct.gov/dss/apply; or 1-855-6-CONNECT. For Information on how to PIN your EBT card or use your benefits, follow this link. The benefits that will be issued are based on the 2021-2022 school year (August 2021-June 2022). If you choose to reapply for RCA following the instructions in the notice, DSS will determine whether you are eligible for reinstatement of this benefit. The benefits will be issued to the electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards of all families who received benefits in the first round. Use the MyDSS mobile-friendly app: www.ct.gov/mydss. https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/programs/article/head-start-programs. 2016 CT.gov | Connecticut's Official State Website, regular endobj The site is secure. for all SNAP enrollees in Connecticut, based on household size (beginning in October 2022 monthly benefit amount): : We have received reports that individuals are receiving text messages similar to the one below from an alleged State of CT email address. www.ct.gov/dss/snapreportform, FREE ADMISSION TO MYSTIC AQUARIUM FOR SNAP EBT CARD HOLDERS, For your safety, ALL Aquarium visits now require a timed ticket and must be reserved online. The Connecticut Department of Social Services today announced that will it deliver over $36 million in Emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to over 219,752 Connecticut households Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Follow this link for a list of Frequently Asked Questions. The site is secure. This includes famers markets and direct market farms. As the pandemic evolved, so did P-EBT, and its requirements from FNS change with each year. Illinois Families that have not received a P-EBT card but have questions about their P-EBT eligibility can also contact the P-EBT Helpline at (877) 328-9677 (M-F, 6am to 8pm). DSS is automatically extending eligibility for SNAP enrollees whose normal annual certification is scheduled to end in November or December 2020. DSS received information from the Office of Early Childhood and the Department of Education to implement the P-EBT Child Care plan, which was approved by the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food and Nutrition Service. On Aug. 26, 2021, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service released information on P-EBT for the 2021-22 school year. It could be because it is not supported, or that JavaScript is intentionally disabled. The state agency will deposit P-EBT food benefits into their new accounts on July 16. Data on COVID-19 associated deaths is updated once per week every Thursday. Further information at, Online purchasing of food withSNAP benefits, The Department of Social Services is working with participating foodretailer, to offer online purchasing of food with SNAP benefits in Connecticut. Benefits may differ from student to student and depend on the learning model the child was in each month, with an average benefit amount estimated at $418 per child. Please see latest information in yellow bulletin box at top of this page. SNAP recipients in Connecticut must report when their households total monthly gross income goes above 130% of the federal poverty level (FPL). SNAP Time Limits for Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWDs):What you should know. P-EBT participants will also have online access to eligible food purchases through delivery or curbside pickup at participating retailers Amazon, Aldi, Price Chopper/Market 32 via Instacart, BJs Wholesale Clubs, ShopRite, and Walmart (more at, Families do not need to apply for P-EBT benefits, as the Department of Social Services and the State Department of Education use attendance information provided by schools to determine if children are eligible for P-EBT. For more information, visit www.ct.gov/snap. Food budgets can be stretched further with WIC. Pandemic EBT program during SY 2021-22 P-EBT School Programs Plan | Plan Approval 5/3/2022 P-EBT Summer Plan | Plan Approval 6/28/2022 Application Processing Extended Certification Periods; Waive Periodic Reporting Initial Request Received 3/16/2020 | Initial Request Approved 3/20/2020 | June Extension Approved Adjustment to Interview Requirements Families do not need to apply for P-EBT benefits, as DSS uses SNAP eligibility information to determine if children are eligible for P-EBT Child Care benefits. The .gov means its official. In other words, you will not have to go through a renewal process, and your eligibility will be extended six months (to May or June 2021). Benefits can be used at any location that accepts SNAP/EBT cards. Residents can also subscribe to text message alerts from the state by texting the keyword. USDA, SNAP State by State COVID-19 Waivers, April 10, 2020. This includes farmers markets and direct market farms. We have already begun to issue waivers to ease program operations and protect the health of participants. In addition, Aldi, Price Chopper / Market 32, and Stop & Shop allow for online delivery with a partnership withInstacart. [updated 10-30-20]. USDA has granted waivers to the following states, allowing for the issuance of emergency allotments (supplements) based on a public health emergency declaration by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 319 of the Public Health Service Act related to an outbreak of COVID-19 when a state has also issued an emergency or disaster declaration. North Dakota Families do not need to apply for P-EBT benefits, as the Department of Social Services and the State Department of Education use attendance information provided by schools to determine if children are eligible for P-EBT. Click here for more information. September 28, 2022-Higher income-eligibility levels for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Connecticut (up to 200% of the federal poverty level, effective October 1, 2022); please see Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP--Eligibility (ct.gov). This is a scam, and the sender should be ignored/blocked. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP--Eligibility (ct.gov), www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-requirements-provide-online-purchasing. The federal government ended . Before sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal government site. The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Program was developed by Congress in Spring 2020 to help parents/guardians buy food for their children while schools were closed due to COVID-19. All 218,500 SNAP-eligible households statewide will receive the emergency benefits on their electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards on July 23. It could be because it is not supported, or that JavaScript is intentionally disabled. For Expedited SNAP cases: DSS will still issues SNAP benefits for one or two months, depending on whether the application was received before or after the 15th of the month, while the interview and verifications are pending. To apply or learn more, visit portal.ct.gov/DPH/WIC/WIC. Text the word LAWHELP to 203-780-0962 and we will send you legal information. , some food retailers may choose to waive fees,if applicable. Stop & Shop will waive your Delivery and Pickup fee on first order and then on all subsequent orders of $100 or more if placed within 60 days of first order. Kansas Each child gets a separate card. These include: Both documents are now available on USDAs P-EBT website. Benefits can be used at any location that accepts SNAP/EBT cards. Automatic renewal of SNAP eligibility for six months. Since then, and counting the final distribution on February 15, Connecticut has delivered over $1.04 billion in extra federal food assistance benefits. All children up to five years of age receiving SNAP benefits are also eligible for FREE Head Start/Early Head Start programming. All SNAP households must report if they receive lotto/gambling winnings equal to or in excess of $4,250. To read the federal approval announcement. The new benefits total $24.1 million in special food assistance, and are going to families who do not receive services from the Department of Social Services. The number includes 273,251 public school students and 2,204 private school students who participate in the free or reduced-price meals program. Anyone who is out-of-state or requires a toll-free number can connect to Connecticut 2-1-1 by dialing 1-800-203-1234. For additional information and resources regarding the ending of the, Expanding the eligibility levels will enable a greater number of individuals and families to qualify for this program and ensure greater access to quality, nutritious food at Connecticut supermarkets, grocery stores, and farmers markets,, Simply put, qualifying for SNAP will help more Connecticut parents support their childrens health and education in other ways,, . DSS is not sending text messages for any programs at this time. (HARTFORD, CT) As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 2, 2021: The following is a summary of the day-to-day newly reported data on cases, deaths, and tests in Connecticut. Providing information to Connecticut residents. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal government site. 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The P-EBT SNAP funding for children who participate in the free or reduced-price meals program was authorized by the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act, with additional amendments made in the Continuing Appropriations Act and Other Extensions Act of 2021, as well as the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Iowa of Education (CSDE) will use attendance information provided by your childs school to determine if they are eligible for P-EBT. *Dont miss important news about your benefits: Update your contact info online now! These are households that do not currently have EBT cards because they are not enrolled in SNAP or cash assistance. For more information, visit, roviding information to Connecticut residents, For the most up-to-date information from the State of Connecticut on COVID-19, residents are encouraged to visit, . Allowing more time for individuals to send verification documents across all programs. 2 States that were approved to issue benefits for children under age 6 for the 2020-2021 school year were approved to begin doing so in October 2020. *SNAP Recipients: Starting in January 2023, DSS will be texting renewal reminders to recipients who need to submit their renewal forms. The hotline is available 24 hours a day and has multilingual assistance. Ohio, Oklahoma Households already eligible for the maximum monthly SNAP benefit will receive an extra $95. Both documents are available on USDAs P-EBT website. The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS), in consultation with the Connecticut Department of Education and Office of Early Childhood, today announced that $15.5 million in special food assistance benefits are scheduled to be distributed Sunday, December 4, 2022, to the families of 39,865 children under age 6 and who are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). For the most up-to-date information from the State of Connecticut on COVID-19, residents are encouraged to visit ct.gov/coronavirus. We look forward to serving you! DSS recommends that SNAP enrollees change their EBT PINs each month to prevent benefits from being stolen due to illegal scams or skimming operations. Customers will need a secondary form of payment for non-food items,such as taxes, tips and fees,perfederalSNAP guidelines. For HUSKY A, B and D, which normally have a 90-day, post-enrollment, reasonable opportunity period to send in verification documents, the period was extended to 180 days. endobj The .gov means its official. If individuals may have responded and provided their EBT information, they should immediately call 1-888-328-2666 to cancel their card and request a new one. The first monthly payment that includes this cost-of-living adjustment will be received by enrollees on October 1, 2, or 3, depending on the spelling of their last name. Louisiana This will allow more individuals to enroll or auto-renew without needing to submit verifications. Click Here to Learn More, ShopRite has a $10 service fee and a separate delivery fee. Anyone who is out-of-state or requires a toll-free number can connect to Connecticut 2-1-1 by dialing 1-800-203-1234. SNAP benefits are funded by the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), which also regulates which foods are eligible for purchase with the benefits. Some of the features on CT.gov will not function properly with out javascript enabled. Online shopping customers using SNAP benefits must use another means of payment for anyfees and/or any non-SNAP-eligible items they wish to purchase. The opportunity for some relaxed renewal flexibilities, when households meet additional requirements. We will send you a notice when you need to take any action to keep your SNAP eligibility. Stop & Shop Delivery orders are subject to a delivery fee of $9.95 for orders less than $100 and $6.95 for orders greater than $100. For more information, visit portal.ct.gov/p-ebt. North Carolina P-EBT participants also have online access to eligible food purchases through delivery or curbside pickup at participating retailers ACME, Amazon, ALDI and Price Chopper/Market 32 via Instacart, Big Y, BJs Wholesale Clubs, Food Bazaar, Geisslers Supermarket, Price Rite, Sams Club Scan & Go, ShopRite, Stop and Shop, Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods. Policy Memo (308.97 KB) The Continuing Appropriations Act 2021 and Other Extensions Act ( PL 116-159) extends Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) through the end of September 2021. While federal rules do not allow any SNAP benefits to be used forshipping, delivery or service fees, some food retailers may choose to waive fees,if applicable. Specific information about the July 16 distribution: Altogether, the number of children being served through the P-EBT program in Connecticut is approximately 275,450 in 206,450 households. that the eligibility to receive any of these benefits is based upon disability or blindness criteria established by the State agency which are at least as stringent as those used under title XVI of the Social Security Act. Revised reporting requirements (explained in greater detail below); and, No household members can be employed (i.e., receive countable earned income. All data in this report are preliminary, and data for previous dates will be updated as new reports are received and data errors are corrected. An official website of the United States government. Connecticuts SNAP-eligible households to receive final additional emergency food benefits Wednesday, February 15. The Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer program is expected to bring food benefits to about 270,000 Connecticut children who are not able to receive meals at school. Customers will need a secondary form of payment for non-food items,such as taxes, tips and fees,perfederalSNAP guidelines. Please follow this link to learn more about income reporting requirements. Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, Connecticut: COVID-19 Waivers & Flexibilities, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Approved for School, After-school and Day Care Programs for SY 2020-21, Extended in School After-School and Day Care Programs through June 2021. Geisslers is a family-owned supermarket chain with stores inBloomfield, East Windsor, Granby, Somers, South Windsor and Windsor. The following states and territories have been approved to operate a Pandemic EBT program during school year 2022-23: Alabama Arizona California Georgia Hawaii Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Minnesota Michigan New Jersey New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Rhode Island Virginia Vermont Wisconsin Eligible families will receive roughly $375 per child - or about $6.82 per child per weekday - through the Pandemic-EBT program for the summer, though the total amount may vary if a state opts. Texts will come from the DSS Benefits Center phone number (855-626-6632). To read the federal approval announcement,click here. Information for HUSKY Health members(including Medicaid coverage for uninsured during COVID-19 emergency), UPDATED October 6, 2021--Special measures to assist SNAP enrollees during the Covid-19 public health emergency, Food Resources for Kids During COVID-19 Emergency:Special information from the Office of Early Childhood(En Espanol), Information for Non-Agency-Based In-Home Caregivers, Information for Medicaid Members Who Self-Direct In-Home Care, NEW! P-EBT food benefits will be deposited in the electronic benefit transfer accounts of about 59,500 households (representing 101,187 children) currently enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on April 11. in session, state P-EBT programs can provide a benefit to each household with at least one child eligible for either free or reduced-price lunch at the school under the National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. This document is intended only to provide clarity to the public regarding existing requirements under the law or agency policies. - The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) and the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) have received federal approval to distribute Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits to approximately 466,000 [] 1 2 Next 'periodic report form' online! Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. They will NOT ask for identifying or personal information. The P-EBT SNAP funding for children who participate in the free or reduced-price meals program was authorized by the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act, with additional amendments made in the Continuing Appropriations Act and Other Extensions Act of 2021, as well as the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Please follow this link to learn more about income reporting requirements. The P-EBT SNAP funding for children who participate in the free or reduced-price meals program was authorized by the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act, with additional amendments made in the Continuing Appropriations Act and Other Extensions Act of 2021, as well as the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Formerly known as food stamps, the federally funded service combats food insecurity for eligible working families, other qualified adults, older adults, and persons with disabilities. *SNAP Recipients: Starting in January 2023, DSS will be texting renewal reminders to recipients who need to submit their renewal forms. The School P-EBT program provides benefits for children who cannot get free or reduced price meals at school for COVID-19-related reasons. The Department of Social Services (DSS) is pleased to announceGeisslers Supermarketsnow offer online purchasing for delivery and in-store pickup to SNAP households in all of its Connecticut locations. 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