Federal Government Approves Increase in Food Stamp Benefits
The standard utility
allowance for Maine’s Food
Stamp program went up on
September 1, 2008. This means that some
people already on the Food Stamp program
will be able to get more Food Stamps. Also,
some people who are not eligible now may,
after September 1st, be able to get help.
Food Stamp recipients who pay for their
own heat may see their Food Stamps go up
by as much as $46 per month. Food Stamp
benefits may also increase for individuals if
their rent goes up. It is important to report
all increases in rent to the Department of
Health & Human Services (DHHS) so that
they can adjust the monthly benefit.
People who have not been eligible for Food
Stamps but whose rent or fuel costs have
gone up recently may want to apply now.
They can apply at the local office of DHHS.
Find your local office online
or look in your local phone book for the office
nearest to you.
Maine Equal Justice applauds the swift
action of Maine’s DHHS for getting federal
approval for higher Food Stamp benefits in
Maine.
More information on Food Stamps
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