Michigan SNAP recipients concerned
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Even though Michigan is seemingly moving forward with sending full SNAP benefits out, many Michiganders are still facing confusion and uncertainty that the assistance will actually arrive, especially now that the Trump administration is appealing the decision.
Saturday, Nov. 8. This is in response to the federal government reducing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, to about 50% of recipients' payments for November during the shutdown.
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Partial SNAP funding coming to Michigan, says MDHHS
Michigan will gain partial SNAP funding for November starting Saturday as federal government shutdown continues.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will receive partial benefits in November due to limited federal funding caused by the federal government shutdown.
The plan to fund SNAP amid the federal government shutdown faces an uncertain path in a politically divided Michigan Legislature.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says it will distribute partial SNAP benefits to recipients starting Saturday.
MDHHS says recipients who normally get benefits on the 3rd, 5th or 7th will receive partial payments Saturday, while others get reduced benefits on regular dates. Click to learn more.
The Trump administration said it would make partial payments for SNAP though when recipients would see benefits and how much remains unclear.
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