Articles tagged as: food stamps
March 1, 2022
Lawmakers prepare to cut off enhanced food stamp benefits to Hoosiers on April 16
Indiana Republican lawmakers are poised to cut off extra food stamp benefits Hoosiers have received throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2022
Lawmakers back off plan to restrict food stamps for overdue child support
A Senate committee backed off a plan to cut off food stamps to Hoosiers who owe child support, changing a proposed bill to merely a study committee topic.
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2020
Bill Wouldn't Count Child's Internship Or Apprenticeship Income Against Welfare
Indiana lawmakers are trying to ensure low-income families whose children get a paid internship arent penalized when it comes to government benefits.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2017
Bill Would Lift Savings Limit For Food Stamp Recipients
The federal government-which pays for SNAP benefits, sometimes called food stamps-says such assistance can only go to households that have less than $2,250 in assets, but states can opt out of that requirement.
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2015
Indiana Food Stamp Cards To Be Offline Part Of Weekend
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration says recipients of food stamps and aid for needy families won't be able to use their cards for purchases starting at 11 p.m. Saturday as the agency shifts from current provider JPMorgan Chase to new provider Xerox.
Read MoreSeptember 2, 2015
Provider Shift To Affect Indiana Food Stamps, Other Benefits
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration says recipients of food stamps and aid for needy families won't be able to use their cards for purchases starting 11 p.m. on Sept. 26 as the agency shifts from current provider JPMorgan Chase to new provider Xerox.
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