Gov. Hogan announces extension of emergency SNAP benefits, additional TCA benefits

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – On Wednesday, Governor Larry Hogan announced that all Maryland SNAP recipients will receive an additional 15% increase in their total benefits beginning this month.

We’re told this increase is due to recent federal legislation. This means a household of four will see an increase of $102 per month, bringing their monthly benefit from $680 to $782. This will significantly increase families’ food purchasing ability and help families hit hardest by the pandemic put food on their tables.

In addition, Maryland’s Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) families will receive an additional $40 million in benefits. These benefits will equal $100 additional per household member for each of the next six months.

“These increased benefits come at a critical time for Marylanders struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Governor Hogan. “However, more still needs to be done, including by Congress, to help our economy and our workforce. In Maryland, we have announced more than $700 million in emergency economic relief, and before the General Assembly returns to work for the 2021 session, we will be proposing a larger economic and stimulus relief package to provide further support to our families and small businesses.”