Delaware Emitirá Beneficios de Emergencia Mensuales el 30 de Junio

NEW CASTLE (28 de Junio de 2022) – La División de Servicios Sociales de Delaware emitirá beneficios de emergencia para Junio a los hogares elegibles como parte de la respuesta continua del Estado a la crisis de salud pública de COVID-19.

Los beneficios se emitirán como parte del Programa de Asistencia Nutricional Suplementaria (SNAP) y dos programas de asistencia en efectivo: Asistencia Temporal para Familias Necesitadas (TANF) y Asistencia General (GA). El beneficio de alimentos de emergencia de SNAP estará disponible en las tarjetas de Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficios (EBT) de los beneficiarios el Jueves, 30 de Junio los hogares de TANF y GA deben recibir un cheque de beneficios en efectivo de emergencia a partir de o después del Jueves, 30 de Junio.

A partir de este mes, Delaware emitirá beneficios de alimentos de emergencia para todos los hogares de SNAP de la siguiente manera:

  1. Los hogares de SNAP que reciben la cantidad máxima de beneficios de alimentos para el tamaño de su hogar recibirán $95 en beneficios de alimentos de emergencia.
  2. A los hogares de SNAP con un monto calculado de beneficios de alimentos de emergencia menor a $95 se les aumentará su beneficio de emergencia a $95.
  3. Los hogares de SNAP con un monto de beneficio de emergencia calculado de $95 o más continuarán recibiendo el monto de beneficio de emergencia calculado para aumentar el beneficio mensual del hogar hasta el monto máximo de beneficio para el tamaño de su hogar.

La asistencia de emergencia para las familias de TANF y GA aumentará el beneficio mensual de un hogar para cada programa hasta el monto máximo de beneficio para el tamaño de su hogar. Los hogares que ya reciben la cantidad máxima de beneficios de TANF o GA o que tienen un beneficio prorrateado en el mes de Junio no son elegibles para los fondos en efectivo de emergencia de Junio.

El Departamento de Salud y Servicios Sociales de Delaware (DHSS) ha emitido beneficios de emergencia cada mes a los hogares elegibles desde Marzo del 2020.

“Aun con los casos y hospitalizaciones de COVID-19 declinando en nuestro estado, este virus continúa afectando a los residentes de Delaware, especialmente a los más vulnerables,” dijo la Secretaria de DHSS, Molly Magarik. “Poder ofrecer estos beneficios críticos de nuevo este mes asegura que individuos y familias puedan seguir teniendo alimentos sobre la mesa, tanto como disminuir el estrés relacionado con el aumento de costos en el supermercado. También estamos conscientes que estos beneficios eventualmente terminaran al paso que nuestro estado y el país continúa recuperándose completamente del shock económico de la pandemia. Mientras tanto, estamos agradecidos con el gobierno federal y la delegación de congreso de Delaware por ofrecer estos beneficios cruciales y necesarios de nuevo este mes.”

Cómo se calcula el beneficio de emergencia mensual: El beneficio de emergencia mensual de un hogar es igual al monto máximo actual del beneficio para el tamaño del hogar menos el monto del beneficio mensual actual del hogar. Por ejemplo, según los límites actuales del USDA para los beneficios SNAP, si un hogar de 1 miembro recibe $ 100 en beneficios mensuales regulares, recibirán $ 134 en beneficios de emergencia (beneficio máximo de $ 234 menos beneficio mensual de $ 100).

Estos son los montos máximos de beneficios mensuales actuales por tamaño de hogar para SNAP, TANF y Asistencia general:

 

Beneficios de SNAP de Emergencia

Numero en Hogar SNAP Máximo Monto del Beneficio Máximo
1 $250
2 $459
3 $658
4 $835
5 $992
6 $1,190
7 $1,316
8 $1,504
Cada persona adicional $188

Se estima que 58,645 hogares serán elegibles para recibir la asignación de SNAP de emergencia en Junio, por un total de alrededor de $11.7 millones en beneficios de alimentos de emergencia para el mes.

 

Beneficios de Dinero en Efectivo de Emergencia

Asistencia Temporal para Familias Necesitadas (TANF)

Numero en Hogar TANF Monto del Beneficio Máximo
1 $201
2 $270
3 $338
4 $407
5 $475
6 $544
7 $612
8 $681
9 $750
10 $819

 

Asistencia General (GA)

Numero en Hogar de Asistencia General (GA) Monto del Beneficio Máximo
1 $79
2 $107
3 $144
4 $169
5 $209
6 $239

Se estima que 190 hogares serán elegibles para recibir beneficios de asistencia en efectivo de emergencia en Junio, por un total de alrededor de $24,620 en beneficios de emergencia para el mes.

Además de los beneficios de emergencia, los hogares recibirán sus beneficios regulares para Junio en las fechas de emisión habituales.

Para obtener más información sobre los programas de beneficios de DSS en respuesta a la pandemia, visite página web de la división. Para solicitar beneficios, vaya a Delaware ASSIST o llame al 1-866-843-7212. 


Delaware Will Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits On June 30

NEW CASTLE (June 28, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Social Services will issue emergency benefits for June to eligible households as part of the State’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Benefits will be issued as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and two cash assistance programs – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and General Assistance (GA). The SNAP emergency food benefit will be available on recipients’ Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards Thursday, June 30. Eligible TANF and GA households will receive an emergency cash benefit check on or after Thursday, June 30.

All households with open SNAP cases will receive at least $95 in emergency food benefits, to be issued as follows:

  1. SNAP households receiving the maximum food benefit amount for their household size or a prorated initial benefit will receive $95 in emergency food benefits.
  2. SNAP households with a calculated emergency food benefit amount less than $95 will have their emergency benefit increased to $95.
  3. SNAP households with a calculated emergency benefit amount of $95 or more will continue to receive the calculated emergency benefit amount to increase the household’s monthly benefit up to the maximum benefit amount for their household size.

The emergency assistance for TANF and GA families will increase a household’s monthly benefit for each program up to the maximum benefit amount for their household size. Households that already receive the maximum TANF or GA benefit amount or that have a prorated benefit in the month of June are not eligible for the June emergency cash funds.

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has issued emergency benefits each month to eligible households since March 2020.

“Even with COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations declining in our state, this virus continues to affect Delawareans, especially the most vulnerable,” said DHSS Secretary Molly Magarik. “Being able to offer these critical benefits again this month ensures that individuals and families are able to keep food on the table, while also easing the stress related to the rising costs at the grocery store. We also are aware that these benefits will eventually end as our state and the country continue to fully recover from the economic shock of the pandemic. In the meantime, we are grateful to the federal government and Delaware’s congressional delegation for providing these crucial and necessary benefits again this month.”

How the monthly emergency benefit is calculated: A household’s monthly emergency benefit equals the current maximum benefit amount for the household size minus the household’s current monthly benefit amount. For example, based on current USDA limits for SNAP benefits, if a household of one gets $100 in regular monthly benefits, that household will receive $150 in emergency benefits ($250 maximum benefit minus $100 monthly benefit).

Here are the current maximum monthly benefit amounts per household size for SNAP, TANF, and General Assistance:

 

Emergency SNAP Benefits

Number in SNAP Household   Maximum Benefit Amount
1 $250
2 $459
3 $658
4 $835
5 $992
6 $1,190
7 $1,316
8 $1,504
Each additional person $188

An estimated 58,645 Delaware households will receive the emergency SNAP allotment in June, totaling about $11.7 million in emergency food benefits for the month.

 

Emergency Cash Benefits

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Number in TANF Household  Maximum Benefit Amount  
1 $201
2 $270
3 $338
4 $407
5 $475
6 $544
7 $612
8 $681
9 $750
10 $819

General Assistance (GA)

Number in GA Household Maximum Benefit Amount  
1 $79
2 $107
3 $144
4 $169
5 $209
6 $239

An estimated 190 households will be eligible to receive emergency cash assistance benefits in June, totaling about $24,620 in emergency benefits for the month.

In addition to the emergency benefits, households will receive their regular benefits for June on the usual issuance dates.

For more information about DSS’s benefit programs in response to the pandemic, go to the division’s webpage. To screen for and apply for benefits, go to DHSS’ online application portal Delaware ASSIST or call 1-866-843-7212.


Delaware Emitirá Beneficios de Emergencia Mensuales el 26 de Mayo

NEW CASTLE (25 de Mayo de 2022) – La División de Servicios Sociales de Delaware emitirá beneficios de emergencia para Mayo a los hogares elegibles como parte de la respuesta continua del estado a la crisis de salud pública de COVID-19.

Los beneficios se emitirán como parte del Programa de asistencia nutricional suplementaria (SNAP) y dos programas de asistencia en efectivo: Asistencia temporal para familias necesitadas (TANF) y Asistencia general (GA). El beneficio de alimentos de emergencia de SNAP estará disponible en las tarjetas de Transferencia Electrónica de Beneficios (EBT) de los beneficiarios el Jueves, 26 de Mayo de Mayo Los hogares de TANF y GA deben recibir un cheque de beneficios en efectivo de emergencia a partir de o después del Jueves, 26 de Mayo.

Todos los hogares con casos de Snap abiertos recibirán por lo menos $95 en beneficios de alimentos de emergencia, se emitirá de la siguiente manera:

  1. Los hogares de SNAP que reciben la cantidad máxima de beneficios de alimentos o un beneficio inicial prorrateado para el tamaño de su hogar recibirán $ 95 en beneficios de alimentos de emergencia.
  2. A los hogares de SNAP con un monto calculado de beneficios de alimentos de emergencia menor a $ 95 se les aumentará su beneficio de emergencia a $ 95.
  3. Los hogares de SNAP con un monto de beneficio de emergencia calculado de $ 95 o más continuarán recibiendo el monto de beneficio de emergencia calculado para aumentar el beneficio mensual del hogar hasta el monto máximo de beneficio para el tamaño de su hogar.

La asistencia de emergencia para las familias de TANF y GA aumentará el beneficio mensual de un hogar por cada programa hasta el monto máximo de beneficio para el tamaño de su hogar. Los hogares que ya reciben la cantidad máxima de beneficios de TANF o GA o que tienen un beneficio prorrateado en el mes de Mayo no son elegibles para el dinero en efectivo de emergencia de Mayo.

“Con los casos y hospitalizaciones a causa de COVID-19 en aumento, entendemos que esto genera incertidumbre para los residentes de Delaware, en especial para aquellos mas vulnerables,” dijo la Secretaria de DHSS, Molly Magarik. “Estos beneficios de emergencia continúan siendo críticos para las familias que han perdido trabajo o escuela porque su prueba de COVID-19 salió positiva o porque debieron estar en cuarentena y también todos aquellos que tienen lidear con los aumentos en los costos de alimentos y gasolina. Esperamos que este incremento de COVID-19 termine pronto y que podamos de nuevo adoptar totalmente la recuperación. Aunque una recuperación total significa que estos beneficios de emergencia llegaran a su fin, estamos agradecidos con el gobierno federal y la delegación de congreso de Delaware por ofrecer de nuevo estos beneficios cruciales y necesarios este mes.”

Cómo se calcula el beneficio de emergencia mensual: El beneficio de emergencia mensual de un hogar es igual al monto máximo actual del beneficio para el tamaño del hogar menos el monto del beneficio mensual actual del hogar. Por ejemplo, según los límites actuales del USDA para los beneficios SNAP, si un hogar de 1 miembro recibe $ 100 en beneficios mensuales regulares, recibirán $ 134 en beneficios de emergencia (beneficio máximo de $ 250 menos beneficio mensual de $ 100).

Estos son los montos máximos de beneficios mensuales actuales por tamaño de hogar para SNAP, TANF y Asistencia General:

 

Beneficios de SNAP de Emergencia

Numero en Hogar SNAP Máximo Monto del Beneficio Máximo
1 $250
2 $459
3 $658
4 $835
5 $992
6 $1,190
7 $1,316
8 $1,504
Cada persona adicional $188

Se estima que 58,266 hogares serán elegibles para recibir la asignación de SNAP de emergencia en Mayo, por un total de alrededor de $11.5 millones en beneficios de alimentos de emergencia para este mes.

 

Beneficios de Dinero en Efectivo de Emergencia

Asistencia Temporal para Familias Necesitadas (TANF)

Numero en Hogar TANF Monto del Beneficio Máximo
1 $201
2 $270
3 $338
4 $407
5 $475
6 $544
7 $612
8 $681
9 $750
10 $819

 

Asistencia General (GA)

Numero en Hogar de Asistencia General (GA) Monto del Beneficio Máximo
1 $79
2 $107
3 $144
4 $169
5 $209
6 $239

Se estima que 193 hogares serán elegibles para recibir beneficios de asistencia en efectivo de emergencia en Mayo, por un total de alrededor de $ 25,490 en beneficios de emergencia para el mes.

Además de los beneficios de emergencia, los hogares recibirán sus beneficios regulares para Mayo en las fechas de emisión habituales.

Para obtener más información sobre los programas de beneficios de DSS en respuesta a la pandemia, visite página web de la división. Para solicitar beneficios, vaya a Delaware ASSIST o llame al 1-866-843-7212. 


Delaware Will Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits On May 26

NEW CASTLE (May 25, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Social Services will issue emergency benefits for May to eligible households as part of the State’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Benefits will be issued as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and two cash assistance programs – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and General Assistance (GA). The SNAP emergency food benefit will be available on recipients’ Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards Thursday, May 26. Eligible TANF and GA households will receive an emergency cash benefit check on or after Thursday, May 26.

All households with open SNAP cases will receive at least $95 in emergency food benefits, to be issued as follows:

  1. SNAP households receiving the maximum food benefit amount for their household size or a prorated initial benefit will receive $95 in emergency food benefits. 
  2. SNAP households with a calculated emergency food benefit amount less than $95 will have their emergency benefit increased to $95.
  3. SNAP households with a calculated emergency benefit amount of $95 or more will continue to receive the calculated emergency benefit amount to increase the household’s monthly benefit up to the maximum benefit amount for their household size.

The emergency assistance for TANF and GA families will increase a household’s monthly benefit for each program up to the maximum benefit amount for their household size. Households that already receive the maximum TANF or GA benefit amount or that have a prorated benefit in the month of May are not eligible for the May emergency cash funds.

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has issued emergency benefits each month to eligible households since March 2020.

“With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on the rise, we understand that causes uncertainty among Delawareans, especially those most vulnerable,” said DHSS Secretary Molly Magarik. “These emergency benefits continue to be critical for families who recently missed work or school because they tested positive for COVID-19 or had to quarantine, and all who must deal with rising food and gas prices. We hope this COVID-19 uptick ends soon and we can once again fully embrace the recovery. While a full recovery means these emergency benefits will come to an end, we are grateful to the federal government and Delaware’s congressional delegation for providing these crucial and necessary benefits again this month.”

How the monthly emergency benefit is calculated: A household’s monthly emergency benefit equals the current maximum benefit amount for the household size minus the household’s current monthly benefit amount. For example, based on current USDA limits for SNAP benefits, if a household of one gets $100 in regular monthly benefits, that household will receive $150 in emergency benefits ($250 maximum benefit minus $100 monthly benefit).

Here are the current maximum monthly benefit amounts per household size for SNAP, TANF, and General Assistance:

 

Emergency SNAP Benefits

Number in SNAP Household   Maximum Benefit Amount
1 $250
2 $459
3 $658
4 $835
5 $992
6 $1,190
7 $1,316
8 $1,504
Each additional person $188

An estimated 58,266 Delaware households will receive the emergency SNAP allotment in May, totaling about $11.5 million in emergency food benefits for the month.

 

Emergency Cash Benefits

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Number in TANF Household  Maximum Benefit Amount  
1 $201
2 $270
3 $338
4 $407
5 $475
6 $544
7 $612
8 $681
9 $750
10 $819

 

General Assistance (GA)

Number in GA Household Maximum Benefit Amount  
1 $79
2 $107
3 $144
4 $169
5 $209
6 $239

An estimated 193 households will be eligible to receive emergency cash assistance benefits in May, totaling about $25,490 in emergency benefits for the month.

In addition to the emergency benefits, households will receive their regular benefits for May on the usual issuance dates.

For more information about DSS’s benefit programs in response to the pandemic, go to the division’s webpage. To screen for and apply for benefits, go to DHSS’ online application portal Delaware ASSIST or call 1-866-843-7212.


Delaware Will Issue Monthly Emergency Benefits On April 28

NEW CASTLE (April 26, 2022) – The Delaware Division of Social Services will issue emergency benefits for April to eligible households as part of the State’s ongoing response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Benefits will be issued as part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and two cash assistance programs – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and General Assistance (GA). The SNAP emergency food benefit will be available on recipients’ Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards on Thursday, April 28. Eligible TANF and GA households will receive an emergency cash benefit check on or after Thursday, April 28.

All households with open SNAP cases will receive at least $95 in emergency food benefits, to be issued as follows:

  1. SNAP households receiving the maximum food benefit amount for their household size or a prorated initial benefit will receive $95 in emergency food benefits.
  2. SNAP households with a calculated emergency food benefit amount less than $95 will have their emergency benefit increased to $95.
  3. SNAP households with a calculated emergency benefit amount of $95 or more will continue to receive the calculated emergency benefit amount to increase the household’s monthly benefit up to the maximum benefit amount for their household size.

The emergency assistance for TANF and GA families will increase a household’s monthly benefit for each program up to the maximum benefit amount for their household size. Households that already receive the maximum TANF or GA benefit amount or that have a prorated benefit in the month of April are not eligible for the April emergency cash funds.

The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has issued emergency benefits each month to eligible households since March 2020.

“As our state continues to recover from the pandemic, we know the recovery has not been the same for every Delaware family,” said DHSS Secretary Molly Magarik. “These emergency benefits are critical for families who recently lost work time to positive cases of COVID-19 or the flu, both of which are on the increase in our state. Still, we understand that as the recovery continues, the need for these emergency benefits will end, and we are preparing Delawareans for that eventuality. In the meantime, we are grateful to the federal government and Delaware’s congressional delegation for providing these crucial and necessary benefits again this month.”

How the monthly emergency benefit is calculated: A household’s monthly emergency benefit equals the current maximum benefit amount for the household size minus the household’s current monthly benefit amount. For example, based on current USDA limits for SNAP benefits, if a household of one gets $100 in regular monthly benefits, that household will receive $150 in emergency benefits ($250 maximum benefit minus $100 monthly benefit).

Here are the current maximum monthly benefit amounts per household size for SNAP, TANF, and General Assistance:

 

Emergency SNAP Benefits

Number in SNAP Household   Maximum Benefit Amount
New increased amount effective 10/2021  
1 $250
2 $459
3 $658
4 $835
5 $992
6 $1,190
7 $1,316
8 $1,504
Each additional person $188

An estimated 57,093 Delaware households will receive the emergency SNAP allotment in April, totaling about $11.2 million in emergency food benefits for the month.

 

Emergency Cash Benefits

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

Number in TANF Household  Maximum Benefit Amount  
1 $201
2 $270
3 $338
4 $407
5 $475
6 $544
7 $612
8 $681
9 $750
10 $819

 

General Assistance (GA)

Number in GA Household Maximum Benefit Amount  
1 $79
2 $107
3 $144
4 $169
5 $209
6 $239

An estimated 180 households will be eligible to receive emergency cash assistance benefits in April, totaling about $26,900 in emergency benefits for the month.

In addition to the emergency benefits, households will receive their regular benefits for April on the usual issuance dates.

For more information about DSS’s benefit programs in response to the pandemic, go to the division’s webpage. To screen for and apply for benefits, go to DHSS’ online application portal Delaware ASSIST or call 1-866-843-7212.