In September 2025, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) submitted a formal waiver request to the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to prohibit the use of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for purchasing certain “junk food” items, specifically soft drinks, candy, and other high-sugar, low-nutrient foods. The waiver was approved by …
In the Crossroads of America, where the Indy 500 roars in Speedway and family farms dot the landscapes of Lafayette, Indiana’s blend of urban innovation and rural heartland can still leave low-income Hoosiers facing steep medical bills—from ER visits in Fort Wayne to specialist care in Evansville. If you’re a parent in Indianapolis covering kids’ …
From the cornfields of Lafayette to the racing roar of the Indy 500 in Speedway and the lakeside calm of Michigan City, Indiana’s Hoosier heartland blends blue-collar grit with small-town warmth—but grocery bills don’t discriminate. If you’re a family in Evansville dodging rising feed costs or a retiree in South Bend counting every kernel, the …
Indiana Medicaid, administered by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA), is a health insurance program funded by federal and state dollars, providing medical and health-related services to low-income individuals, including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors, and disabled individuals. This guide outlines the eligibility criteria, income limits, asset rules, and application process for Indiana …
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Indiana, also known as the Food Stamp Program, provides monthly benefits to low-income households to purchase nutritious food, helping to alleviate food insecurity and promote access to healthy meals. Benefits are issued via an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, known as the Indiana Hoosier Works Card, accepted at …
What are the SNAP income limits in Indiana? Indiana uses federal SNAP income limits. The calculator applies both gross and net income tests automatically based on household size. How much can 1 person get in SNAP benefits in Indiana? The maximum benefit for a 1-person Indiana household is around $291 per month FY2025. Actual benefits …