How long does it take to get approved for food stamps in indiana

To figure out if you qualify for food stamps, Indiana needs to know your:

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How long does it take to get Indiana food stamps?
How long does it take for SNAP to make a decision?
How long does it take to get food stamps after interview in Indiana?
What is the income limit for food stamps in Indiana?

Household size: How many people you live and buy/make food with.
Income: How much money your household makes. This includes both earned income (the money you make from jobs) and unearned income (cash assistance, Social Security, unemployment insurance, and child support, etc.).
Assets: How much you have in the bank, not including retirement savings or your most recent tax returns. Some states also include real estate, trusts, investments, and vehicles as assets.

Anyone you live and buy/make food with counts a member of your household.

You may live with people who don’t count as household members, like tenants who are renting a room, or adult children (22+) who buy/make their own food.

Children (under 22) always count as household members, even if they buy/make their own food.

Elderly (60+) and disabled people count as household members if you buy/make food for them, or you buy/make food together. If they live with you but buy/make food separately, they do not count as household members.

Idaho’s asset limit is $5,000 for most households. This doesn’t include any vehicles that are used for transportation.

Yes, as long as you aren’t leaving a job or reducing your hours specifically so that you’ll qualify.

You may be required to participate in an employment and training program if you aren’t working or work fewer than 30 hours a week. Some exceptions apply.

Visit your local office or call Indiana’s customer service number to learn more: 1-800-403-0864.

Effective January 1, 2020, individuals who have been convicted of a drug felony may be eligible for SNAP if they meet certain conditions. Call Indiana’s customer service number for more information: 1-800-403-0864.

Non-citizens who have qualified alien immigration status are eligible for food stamps.

Qualified aliens include refugees, victims of trafficking, Cuban and Haitian immigrants, Iraqi and Afghan immigrants with special status, and more.

Yes. You do not need a mailing address or housing to apply for food stamps. If you’re currently living in a shelter that gives you free meals, you can still apply for food stamps.

Once your child is born, your household size will increase. More household members = more benefits.

While you are pregnant, you can’t get more food stamps, but you can apply for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits.

WIC provides food and resources for pregnant women, new parents, and children up to 5 years old.

Check out this benefit finder tool and find out.

This information was compiled by Providers from publicly available government websites. Please check in with your local office if you have questions.

All types of people receive SNAP benefits — single adults, families, seniors, and working people. Many people who do not have children are eligible for SNAP benefits.

Eligibility is based primarily on household income and certain expenses. Learn more and see if you are eligible by calling Project Bread's FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333.

No, SNAP benefits will remain on your EBT card for 274 days (9 months).

To be eligible for expedited benefits, you must meet one of these three criteria:

Income and money in the bank add up to less than the monthly housing expenses
Monthly income is less than $150, and money in the bank is less than $100
The applicant is a migrant worker, and money in the bank is less than $100. If you are eligible for expedited, DTA has to issue you SNAP within 7 days from the date of your application - and make sure you have an EBT card within 7 days.

We suggest you call 1-877-382-2363 (press 7), go in person to your local DTA office, or go to DTAConnect.com to apply.

No. You do not need to be working in order to apply for or be eligible for SNAP.

No. In fact, the costs associated with owning your home are used as deductions in determining your eligibility.

Yes. Many non-citizens are eligible for SNAP. Receiving SNAP will have no impact on your application for citizenship and/or a green card. It is safe to apply for SNAP! If you do not have documented immigration status, you will not be able to apply for yourself, but you may be able to apply for other eligible household members. Children born in the US may receive benefits even if their parents do not have documentation. Learn more about SNAP benefits for immigrants.

Yes. A permanent address is not required to apply for SNAP. You can get benefits whether you live on the street, are staying in a shelter, or are living with family or friends on a temporary basis. Homeless individuals and families who do not have regular shelter expenses can claim an automatic deduction from their income.

No. You can begin an application over the phone by calling Project Bread's toll-free FoodSource Hotline at 1-800-645-8333.

You may also mail or fax your application to DTA or apply online at DTAConnect.org.

If you live with roomates, and...

you DO buy and prepare most of your food with the people you live with, you are considered a household. You WOULD apply together for SNAP as a household and WOULD put all their names on the application.
DO NOT prepare most of your food together, you would apply as an individual, and would NOT put their names on the application.

Some people must always apply together, including spouses and children under 22 living with a parent or step-parent.

If you are approved for SNAP: you will receive your benefits within 30 days.

If you are approved for expidited/emergency SNAP: you will receive your beneifts within 7 days.

When you apply for SNAP and don’t already have an EBT card, DTA should send you an EBT card by mail. The card may arrive before your application is processed and therefore have a $0 balance. Benefits will be added to the card once your application is fully processed, which an take up to 30 days.

No. SNAP benefits are not considered income.

Yes. SNAP benefits are only for food. However, some people also use their DTA EBT card for EAEDC or have an EBT card for their TAFDC (cash assistance) benefits. You can use TAFDC or EAEDC benefits to purchase food and non-food items.

For information or to apply for on TAFDC or EAEDC eligibility, call your local DTA office or go to contact your local DTA office. You can check your eligibility and apply for TAFDC or EAEDC at www.DTAconnect.com

How long does it take to get Indiana food stamps?

How long does it take to receive my SNAP benefits? It can take up to 30 days to receive SNAP benefits.

How long does it take for SNAP to make a decision?

How and when does the SNAP office make its decision? The SNAP office must make its decision of a person's eligibility within 30 days of the date of submission. SNAP benefits will usually be issued from the original date of the application. Applicants will be given 10 days after the interview to provide more documents.

How long does it take to get food stamps after interview in Indiana?

The Division of Family Resources office has 30 days to make a decision on an applicant's case. However, if the person meets certain criteria, he or she may be determined to be eligible for expedited service, which means a decision will be made on the application within seven days of applying.