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Changes to Ohio SNAP benefits for 2025

OHIO — The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps low-income individuals and families afford groceries, has increased benefit amounts and adjusted eligibility requirements for Ohioans in 2025.

The changes, which took effect on Oct. 1, 2024, reflect cost-of-living adjustments set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Increased Maximum Allotments

Ohio SNAP recipients will see an increase in maximum monthly benefits:

  • One-person household: $292
  • Two-person household: $536
  • Three-person household: $768
  • Four-person household: $975
  • Five-person household: $1,158
  • Six-person household: $1,390
  • Seven-person household: $1,536
  • Eight-person household: $1,756
  • Each additional person: $220

The minimum monthly benefit for eligible individuals in Ohio remains $23.

Work Requirements Expand

Work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) have changed. Previously, individuals aged 18 to 50 had to work at least 80 hours per month to qualify.

In 2025, this age range expanded to 52 and will increase to 54 as of October 2024.

However, exemptions exist for those who are pregnant, have a disability, are homeless, are veterans, or were in foster care on their 18th birthday.

Income Eligibility

To qualify for SNAP in Ohio, applicants must meet income limits set at 130% of the federal poverty level.

These limits vary based on household size, and deductions are available for housing, childcare, and medical expenses.

Ohioans who want to apply for SNAP or check their eligibility can do so through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services or by visiting benefits.ohio.gov.

Ohio Statewide Staff

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