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Resource | Policy Letter to Governors - SNAP EBT Chip Cards

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued a letter today encouraging all governors to invest in SNAP EBT cards with chip technology for their states.

11/15/2024
Resource | Policy Letter to Commissioners - SNAP EBT Chip Cards

FNS is pleased to announce that the X9 Committee ratified and published revised EBT standards in August 2024. Finalizing these standards is a significant step towards modernizing SNAP EBT technology and combating benefit theft. These technical standards provide the opportunity for states to implement EBT cards with chip technology.

10/28/2024
Resource | Policy SNAP Extension of Authority for Replacement of Stolen Benefits Plans

This memorandum is intended to clarify the impact of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025  on upcoming SNAP benefit issuance and stolen benefits replacements.

10/04/2024
Resource | Technical Assistance SNAP Retailer Notice - Sales Tax, Fees, and Refunds

SNAP retailer notice about processing sales tax, fees, and refunds for SNAP transactions.

10/02/2024
Basic page SNAP Manual Voucher Process

Information for SNAP retailers using manual vouchers.

09/03/2024
Basic page Guidance for Selecting a TPP for Paid SNAP EBT Equipment and Services

Tips on what to consider when selecting a third party processor for paid SNAP EBT equipment and services.

09/03/2024
Resource | Training and Outreach FY 22 SNAP Characteristics Video

FNS recently released a new report on SNAP household characteristics for fiscal year (FY) 2022.

08/30/2024
Resource | Policy Memos SNAP FY 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustments

This memorandum provides the FY 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustments to the SNAP maximum allotments, income eligibility standards, and deductions. Under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, COLAs are effective as of Oct. 1, 2024.

08/02/2024
Resource | Guidance Documents Guidance for Improving State Agency RPT Rates: Standardizing the Escalation Process

The purpose of this memorandum is to advise state agencies on the steps FNS will take to monitor and engage state agencies with poor SNAP recertification application processing timeliness rates.

07/31/2024
Basic page Farmers Markets Accepting SNAP Benefits

Find farmers markets that are authorized to accept SNAP benefits during particular months.

07/15/2024
Page updated: October 14, 2021