The 2025 COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment) for retirees will be sent by the Social Security Administration in 2025.
However, people who receive SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits are already seeing the increase, as the USDA began sending the updated payments in October 2024.
This means SNAP users don’t have to wait until next year for the additional support.
What’s the difference between the COLA for SSA and SNAP?
While Social Security recipients are getting a 2.5% COLA increase, the SNAP COLA is much smaller at only 0.34%.
This smaller increase for food assistance is a disappointment for many, especially with rising food prices.
SNAP Payments in Florida: October 2024
In Florida, SNAP payments for October 2024 have been released in stages based on case numbers. The state uses the 9th and 8th digits of the case number to determine when benefits will be available. Here’s the schedule for October 2024:
- Case numbers 46-48: October 14th
- Case numbers 49-53: October 15th
- Case numbers 54-57: October 16th
- Case numbers 58-60: October 17th
- Case numbers 61-64: October 18th
- Case numbers 65-67: October 19th
- Case numbers 68-71: October 20th
- Case numbers 72-74: October 21st
- Case numbers 75-78: October 22nd
- Case numbers 79-81: October 23rd
- Case numbers 82-85: October 24th
- Case numbers 86-88: October 25th
- Case numbers 89-92: October 26th
- Case numbers 93-95: October 27th
- Case numbers 96-99: October 28th
Maximum SNAP Payments After COLA in Florida
After the 2025 COLA raise, the maximum SNAP benefits in Florida are as follows:
- 1 person: Up to $292
- 2 people: Up to $536
- 3 people: Up to $768
- 4 people: Up to $975
- 8 people: Up to $1,756
For each additional household member beyond 8, the benefit can increase by up to $220.
1. When will the 2025 COLA for retirees be paid?
The 2025 COLA for retirees will be paid by the Social Security Administration in 2025. However, SNAP recipients started receiving their COLA increase in October 2024.
2. How much is the COLA increase for SNAP benefits?
The COLA increase for SNAP benefits is 0.34%, which is much lower than the 2.5% increase for Social Security recipients.
3. How do I know when I’ll receive my SNAP benefits in Florida?
In Florida, your SNAP payment is based on the 9th and 8th digits of your case number. Payments are issued between October 14th and October 28th, depending on your number.
4. What is the maximum SNAP benefit for a family of four in Florida after the COLA increase?
A family of four can receive up to $975 in SNAP benefits after the 2025 COLA raise in Florida.
5. Can I get more SNAP benefits if I have a larger family?
Yes, the more people in your household, the higher your SNAP benefits. A family of eight can receive up to $1,756, and each additional person may add up to $220 more.
