SNAP Benefits for January 2026: Payment Dates, New Restrictions, and Eligibility Changes

SNAP payments start January 1, 2026. New restrictions and work rules may affect your benefits. See your state's exact deposit date.

SNAP payments start January 1, 2026. New restrictions and work rules may affect your benefits. See your state's exact deposit date.

Medicare costs rise faster than Social Security increase. SNAP rules tighten. New tax breaks for seniors. See what changes in January 2026.

Social Security and SSI increase 2.8% in 2026, but new rules and Medicare costs could shrink your actual gain. Here's what changed.

Medicare premiums jump $17.90 in 2026, eating up nearly a third of Social Security's COLA increase. Here's what retirees will actually get.

SSA confirmed 2.8% COLA for 2026, but Medicare hikes could cut your raise. See real numbers for retirees, SSI, and disabled workers.