In 2023, most Louisiana residents on Social Security will see a big increase in their benefits. Deputy Assistant Secretary for family support at D-C-F-S, Monica Brown, says it’s the largest increase in 40 years and veterans benefits will also go up next year.
“An 8.7% increase I mean they’re getting $140 more SSI will go up about $73 dollars so it’s going to be great,” said Brown.
But 34 percent of SNAP recipients who receive Social Security or Veterans Benefits face an average reduction of 47 dollars in monthly benefits because their income will increase as a result of the cost of living adjustment. The reduction will occur when the federal Public Health Emergency for COVID ends. Brown says about 14 hundred SNAP recipients will no longer be eligible for SNAP benefits…
“Compared to over 400 thousand cases that we have that received SNAP, there is only about 14,00 that we think will close because of this so it is a small number that will have an effect,” said Brown.
Brown says households facing a reduction in benefits or the closure of a case will have another option.
“The best thing we can ask you to do is to reach out to Louisiana 221 they’ll be a great connection and a great resource for food and clothing, It doesn’t have to be the end just because your no longer receiving SNAP benefits,” said Brown.
For more information about SNAP, visit www.dcfs.la.gov/SNAP.
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