SNAP Eligibility Calculator – Alaska

Yes. CalFresh is California’s name for the federal SNAP program — what most people call food stamps. The benefits, EBT card, and purchasing rules are identical. California simply brands it differently to reduce stigma and increase participation.

In FY2026, the gross income limit for a 1-person household in California is approximately $2,878/month — one of the highest in the country because California uses 200% FPL broad-based categorical eligibility. The calculator applies California’s limit automatically.

The maximum CalFresh benefit for a 1-person household in FY2026 is $292/month. Most households receive less — the calculator estimates your real benefit based on income and deductions.

No. California uses 200% FPL broad-based categorical eligibility with no asset test for most households. Bank savings, a car, or other assets generally do not affect CalFresh eligibility.

Undocumented adults generally do not qualify for federal CalFresh. However, U.S.-born children in mixed-status households do qualify. California also has state-funded food assistance for some immigrants not eligible for federal SNAP. Enter your household details in the calculator to see what applies.

Yes. CalFresh uses a shelter deduction — when your rent and utilities exceed a threshold, the excess reduces your countable income, which increases your benefit. High rents in LA, San Francisco, or San Diego can meaningfully increase CalFresh estimates. Enter your rent in the calculator.

Yes. Your CalFresh EBT card works at most grocery stores, many farmers markets (including California’s extensive Market Match program), and online at Amazon and Walmart. Market Match doubles your buying power for fresh produce at participating markets.

Yes — but only if you qualify for California’s Restaurant Meals Program. Eligible seniors (60+), disabled individuals, and homeless recipients can use CalFresh EBT at approved restaurants in participating counties. Standard CalFresh does not cover hot prepared foods at grocery stores.

Yes, but students enrolled at least half-time must meet one of several exemptions: working 20+ hours per week, participating in work-study, receiving certain public assistance, or being a single parent. California has expanded student exemptions beyond federal minimums. The calculator checks common student pathways.

Apply online through GetCalFresh.org or BenefitsCal.com, by phone, or in person at your county Human Services office. California typically processes emergency CalFresh within 3 days for urgent cases — faster than the federal 7-day standard.

California has historically maintained statewide ABAWD (able-bodied adult without dependents) waivers, meaning work requirements have generally not been enforced. Contact your county or check with CDSS for current waiver status, as federal rules have been changing.

Yes. Unemployment compensation counts as unearned income for CalFresh. Receiving unemployment does not disqualify you — if your income stays within CalFresh limits, you may still qualify. Enter your unemployment benefit amount in the calculator.

Most CalFresh households recertify every 12 months. Households with elderly or disabled members on fixed incomes may qualify for 24-month certification periods. You’ll receive a notice from your county before your certification ends.

Yes — and California’s high shelter deductions and medical deductions often mean seniors qualify for more than they expect. For seniors 60+ and disabled recipients, only the net income test applies — not the gross income test. Social Security counts as income but deductions usually reduce net income significantly.

Check your CalFresh balance by calling 1-877-328-9677 (24/7), logging into BenefitsCal.com, using the ebtEDGE app, or checking your receipt after any purchase. Your benefit loads monthly on a date based on your case number.

In FY2026, the gross income limit for a 1-person household in Texas is approximately $1,768/month (130% FPL). Texas uses the standard federal income threshold — it has not raised the limit through broad-based categorical eligibility. The calculator applies Texas rules automatically.

The maximum SNAP benefit for a 1-person household in FY2026 is $292/month. Most households receive less based on income and deductions. Enter your details in the calculator for an estimate.

Yes. Texas uses the standard federal asset test: $2,750 for most households, $4,250 for households with elderly or disabled members. Texas has not adopted broad-based categorical eligibility, so assets like savings accounts can affect eligibility.

YourTexasBenefits.com is Texas’s online portal for applying for SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid, CHIP, and other state benefits. You can apply, check your case status, upload documents, and manage your account through the site or the Your Texas Benefits mobile app.

Yes. Able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) ages 18–54 generally must work or participate in approved activities for at least 80 hours per month. Texas enforces work requirements in most counties. The calculator flags cases that may be subject to work requirements.

Yes — as of 2026, Texas has not implemented SNAP purchase restrictions. Standard federal SNAP rules apply, allowing most food items with a Nutrition Facts label. Check for updates as Texas has proposed restrictions previously.

The SNAP benefit formula is the same across Texas. However, shelter deductions may be lower in rural areas with lower housing costs — which can reduce estimated benefits compared to high-rent urban areas like Austin or Houston.

Yes. For households with someone age 60+ or receiving disability benefits, only the net income test applies — not the gross income test. Medical expense deductions and shelter deductions often make Texas seniors eligible for meaningful SNAP benefits.

Undocumented adults are not eligible for federal SNAP. However, U.S.-born children in any household are eligible regardless of parents’ status. Parents can apply for SNAP on behalf of their U.S.-citizen children.

The Lone Star Card is Texas’s EBT card that holds your SNAP food benefits. It works like a debit card at authorized grocery stores, farmers markets, and select online retailers including Amazon and Walmart.

Yes. Most SNAP applicants in Texas must complete a phone or in-person interview as part of the application process. HHSC will contact you to schedule after you submit your application.

Yes. Texas households can claim a Standard Utility Allowance for cooling costs in Texas’s hot summers and heating bills in winter. These utility costs reduce countable income through the shelter deduction, potentially increasing your benefit. Enter utility costs in the calculator.

Texas SNAP benefits load between the 1st and 28th of the month based on the last digit of your case number. The specific date appears in your approval notice. You can check balance and payment date through YourTexasBenefits.com.

Yes. SNAP eligibility is based on current income, not employment status. Unemployment compensation counts as income and must be reported — but if your total income is within limits, you may still qualify. Note that work requirements apply to able-bodied adults without dependents.

Apply at YourTexasBenefits.com, by calling 2-1-1, or in person at your local Texas Health and Human Services office. Texas processes most applications within 30 days, with expedited processing in 7 days for urgent cases.

In FY2026, New York’s gross income limit for a 1-person household is approximately $2,878/month (200% FPL). New York uses broad-based categorical eligibility at 200% FPL with no asset test for most households.

The maximum SNAP benefit for a 1-person household in FY2026 is $292/month for contiguous U.S. amounts. Actual benefits depend on income, rent, and deductions. The calculator estimates your real amount based on your inputs.

No. New York uses 200% FPL broad-based categorical eligibility with no asset test for most households. Savings, a vehicle, or other resources generally do not affect SNAP eligibility in New York.

Yes. High rents in NYC, Buffalo, or other New York metros create large shelter deductions, which reduce your countable net income and increase your SNAP benefit estimate. Enter your actual rent and utilities in the calculator.

Yes. New York participates statewide in the Restaurant Meals Program since February 2025. Eligible seniors (60+), disabled recipients, and homeless individuals can use their SNAP EBT card at approved restaurants throughout New York State.

Apply through myBenefits.ny.gov online, by phone, or in person at your local Department of Social Services office. NYC residents can also apply through ACCESS HRA. New York City has its own separate SNAP administration from the rest of the state.

New York City maintains ABAWD (able-bodied adult without dependents) waivers, so work requirements are generally not enforced there. Outside NYC, requirements may apply depending on county. Check with your local DSS office for current rules.

Many immigrants can qualify. Lawful permanent residents with 5+ years in the U.S., refugees, asylees, and certain other categories qualify for federal SNAP. U.S.-born children in any household qualify regardless of parents’ status. New York also has state-funded programs for some immigrants not federally eligible.

Students enrolled at least half-time at an institution of higher education must meet an exemption — such as working 20+ hours per week, participating in work-study, caring for a child, or receiving certain public assistance. New York’s broad student exemptions make it easier than in many states.

Yes — frequently. For households with someone 60+ or on disability, only the net income test applies. Medical expense deductions and shelter deductions for NYC or upstate New York housing costs often result in significant SNAP benefits even for seniors with Social Security income.

New York uses the Common Benefit Identification Card (CBIC) — it holds your SNAP benefits and, if applicable, cash assistance. The card works at any SNAP-authorized retailer nationwide.

Yes. New York SNAP EBT is accepted at Amazon Fresh, Walmart Grocery, and other authorized online retailers. Delivery fees cannot be paid with EBT — you need a second payment method for those charges.

New York uses Standard Utility Allowances including heat, cooling, and basic utility options. Households that pay for heat or air conditioning can claim a higher utility allowance, reducing net income and potentially increasing benefits.

Yes. New York City has its own SNAP administration through the Human Resources Administration (HRA). NYC residents apply through ACCESS HRA rather than the statewide myBenefits.ny.gov portal. Eligibility rules are the same statewide — just the administration differs.

Call 1-888-328-6399 (24/7 automated line), log into ebtedge.com, use the ebtEDGE app, or check your receipt after any SNAP purchase. New York’s EBT hotline is available in multiple languages.

In FY2026, the gross income limit for a 1-person household in Florida is approximately $1,768/month (130% FPL). Florida uses the standard federal income threshold and has not adopted broad-based categorical eligibility to raise the limit.

The maximum SNAP benefit for a 1-person household in FY2026 is $292/month. Most households receive less based on income and deductions. The calculator estimates your amount based on your Florida household details.

Florida uses a modified BBCE (broad-based categorical eligibility) that removes the asset test but keeps the standard 130% FPL income limit. So most Florida households do not have an asset test — but the income limit remains at 130% FPL rather than 200%.

ACCESS Florida (myflorida.com/accessflorida) is Florida’s online benefits portal for applying for and managing SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid, and other state benefits. You can apply, check your case status, upload documents, and view your benefit history.

Yes. Florida enforces ABAWD (able-bodied adult without dependents) work requirements in most counties. Adults ages 18–54 without dependents must work, train, or volunteer for at least 80 hours per month. Many exemptions exist — the calculator flags potential work requirement cases.

Florida has sought USDA waivers to restrict certain SNAP purchases. As of 2026, check the current status with the Florida Department of Children and Families, as legislation has been proposed that would limit certain food purchases.

Yes. For households with someone age 60+ or disabled, only the net income test applies — not the gross income test. Medical expense deductions and shelter deductions often result in SNAP benefits even for Florida seniors with moderate Social Security income.

Potentially. The shelter deduction applies when rent and utilities exceed a threshold. In high-rent areas like Miami, Orlando, or Tampa, shelter deductions can meaningfully increase SNAP benefit estimates. Enter your actual rent in the calculator.

Yes. Florida households can claim utility allowances including cooling costs — relevant in Florida’s hot climate. These utility allowances reduce countable income through the shelter deduction and can increase your SNAP benefit estimate.

Yes. SNAP is based on current income, not employment status. Unemployment compensation counts as income and must be reported — but if your total income is within limits, you can still qualify. Note that work requirements apply to able-bodied adults without dependents.

Yes. Florida EBT is accepted at Amazon Fresh, Walmart Grocery, Publix (in select areas), and other authorized online retailers. Delivery fees cannot be paid with EBT — you need a second payment method for those charges.

Florida SNAP benefits load between the 1st and 28th of each month based on the last digit of your case number. Florida deposits by 6 AM on your scheduled date. Check your approval notice or the ACCESS Florida portal for your specific date.

Many lawful immigrants can qualify — including refugees, asylees, and lawful permanent residents with 5+ years in the U.S. Undocumented adults are not eligible for federal SNAP. U.S.-born children in any household qualify regardless of parents’ status.

Call 1-888-356-3281 (24/7), log into the EBT Edge site at ebtedge.com, use the ebtEDGE app, or check your purchase receipt. Florida deposits benefits at the same time every month so you can plan accordingly.

Apply through myflorida.com/accessflorida online, by phone, or in person at a local DCF (Department of Children and Families) office. Most decisions are made within 30 days, with expedited processing within 7 days for urgent cases.

Yes. Hawaii has higher SNAP income limits and higher maximum benefit amounts than the contiguous U.S. because the cost of living — especially food and housing — is significantly higher. The calculator applies Hawaii-specific tables automatically.

The maximum SNAP benefit for a 1-person household in Hawaii in FY2026 is approximately $375/month — higher than the $292 maximum on the mainland to reflect Hawaii’s elevated food costs. Most households receive less based on income and deductions.

Yes. The calculator applies Hawaii-specific income limits and benefit tables — not the standard contiguous U.S. chart — so Hawaii’s higher figures are used automatically when you select Hawaii.

Indirectly yes. The USDA sets Hawaii’s higher maximum benefit amounts specifically to account for the elevated cost of groceries due to import dependency. The benefit formula itself uses the same federal structure — Hawaii’s higher maximums reflect those costs.

Yes. Hawaii participates in the Restaurant Meals Program, allowing eligible seniors (60+), disabled individuals, and homeless recipients to use their EBT card at approved restaurants. Check humanservices.hawaii.gov for participating locations.

Hawaii uses broad-based categorical eligibility which removes the asset test for most households. Savings, a vehicle, or other assets generally do not affect SNAP eligibility in Hawaii.

Yes. Hawaii’s gross income limit for a 1-person household is approximately $2,113/month in FY2026 — higher than the mainland limit to reflect Hawaii’s cost of living. The calculator uses Hawaii’s specific limit.

Apply through humanservices.hawaii.gov/ssd online, by phone, or in person at a Department of Human Services office. Hawaii covers all islands — your county office depends on which island you live on.

Yes. Hawaii operates the Summer EBT program, which provides additional $120 per child during summer months for K-12 students in SNAP households. If your children qualify for SNAP, they may automatically qualify for Summer EBT — no separate application needed.

Yes. Hawaii SNAP EBT works at all authorized SNAP retailers statewide — on Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island, Kauai, Molokai, and Lanai — and at any SNAP retailer nationwide. The card works identically on all islands.

Yes. For households with someone 60+ or on disability, only the net income test applies. Hawaii’s high housing costs create large shelter deductions, which often make seniors eligible for significant SNAP benefits even with modest Social Security income.

Yes. Hawaii has some of the highest rents in the U.S. The shelter deduction — applied when rent and utilities exceed a threshold — can substantially reduce countable net income and increase your SNAP benefit estimate. Enter your actual rent in the calculator.

Hawaii’s participation in online SNAP grocery programs is more limited than the mainland due to the island logistics of grocery delivery. Check with your retailer or the USDA SNAP online retailer list for current Hawaii availability. In-store SNAP remains broadly available statewide.

Yes. Many Hawaii farmers markets accept EBT and some participate in the Hi’ipuka Matching Incentive Program, which matches SNAP spending on local fresh produce. Check with your local market for participation details.

Call 1-888-328-4292 (24/7 automated line), visit ebtedge.com, use the ebtEDGE app, or check your receipt after any SNAP purchase. Hawaii benefits load monthly on a date based on your case number.