LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – More than 1.2 million people in Michigan who receive SNAP food assistance benefits will receive an additional payment by the end of January that raises their monthly amount by 15%.
The 15% increase in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits is for six months, ending in June. The money was included in the recently passed Congressional relief bill.
Michigan food assistance recipients will see the 15% increase added to their Bridge Cards by the end of January that are in addition to benefits they received earlier in the month. Food assistance increases by $102 per month for a household of four, which will now receive $782 per month. In subsequent months, the 15% increase will be added to Bridge Cards from Jan. 20-30.
Eligible families do not need to re-apply to receive the additional benefits. People who receive food assistance can check their benefits balance on their Michigan Bridge Card by going online to www.michigan.gov/MIBridges or by calling a customer service representative toll-free at (888)678-8914.
