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Standard Deduction: A flat amount deducted from everyone’s income by household size. The standard deduction has increased.

Household Size October 2024- September 2025 *NEW* October 2025-September 2026 1-3 $204 $209 4 $217 $223 5 $254 $261 6+ $291 $299 Standard Utility Allowance: A flat amount entered into the excess shelter deduction calculation for any household paying a heating or cooling bill or who receives a LIHEAP grant. The standard utility allowance (SUA) has increased from $822 to $844. Maximum Shelter Deduction: the maximum shelter deduction available to a household where no one is elderly or disabled. The maximum shelter deduction has increased from $712 to $744. Homeless Shelter Deduction: The homeless shelter deduction, for homeless households that have some shelter expenses, has increased from $190.30 to $198.99. Standard Medical Deduction: Older adults (age 60 and over) and/or disabled individuals in a SNAP household who have allowable, unreimbursed medical expenses greater than $35 per month combined for all qualifying household members, but no more than $218 per month, are entitled to a Standard Medical Deduction of $183. Minimum and Maximum Benefit Amounts Current Minimum Benefit $23 New Minimum Benefit $24 ()

Household Size Current Maximum Benefit (October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025) *New* Maximum Benefit October 2025 – September 2026 1 $292 $298 2 $536 $546 3 $768 $785 4 $975 $994 5 $1,158 $1,183 6 $1,390 $1,421 7 $1,536 $1,561 8 $1,756 $1,789 Each additional person $220 $218 Have More Questions? Visit our website: www.dhs.ri.gov Call: 1-855-MY-RIDHS (1-855-697-4347) M – F, except holidays, from 8:30AM-3:00PM Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Customer Service: 1-888-979-9939

Fall 2025 SNAP Eligibility/Benefit Changes