SNAP for Seniors: The New $306 Benefit, the Rules That Favor People 60+, and How to Apply
New SNAP amounts took effect October 1, 2026: up to $306 a month for one person and $562 for two. Here's how the special rules for people 60 and older work, the medical deduction most applicants skip, the new work rule for ages 60 to 64, and how to apply.