MR #09.07: 2009 Stimulus Act - Increase in Maximum Food Stamp Benefit Amounts

MR #09.07: 2009 Stimulus Act - Increase in Maximum Food Stamp Benefit Amounts

Summary:

Effective April 1, 2009, the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act increased the following benefit amounts:

• Maximum Monthly FS Benefit amounts increased by 13.6%.
• Minimum benefit amount for a one and two person FS unit increases from $14 to $16.

The Gross and Net Monthly Income Standards have not changed.