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Updates for local agencies, community-based organizations, and providers who provide assistance to members of Wisconsin's health and nutrition public assistance programs.
FoodShare and Food Program Updates for October 2021
In October 2021 Six-Month Report forms will start again
Starting in October 2021, FoodShare members will once again need to complete and submit Six-Month Report forms to let us know that the information we have on file for their household is correct. When it is time for you to complete your Six-Month Report form, you will get either a paper report form in the mail or an email alerting you that you have a new message in your ACCESS account.
Starting October 1, 2021, FoodShare applicants will need to do an interview
If you are applying for or renewing your FoodShare benefits, you will need to do an interview with your agency starting on October 1, 2021. During your interview, your agency will review your case information to make sure they have everything they need from you and that your information is correct.
FoodShare members are getting additional FoodShare benefits in October
If you are enrolled in FoodShare, you are getting additional FoodShare benefits in October to help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting in April, all FoodShare members are getting at least $95 in additional benefits each month. Some households will get more to bring their benefit amount to the maximum monthly benefit amount for their household size.
The benefits will be put on your QUEST card on October 17. You will be sent a letter the week of October 18 telling you that you got the additional FoodShare benefits and how much was put on your QUEST card.
The following are the new amounts:
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People in the household
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Maximum monthly benefit amount
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1
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$250
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2
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$459
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3
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$658
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4
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$835
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5
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$992
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6
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$1,190
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7
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$1,316
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8
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$1,504
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Each additional person
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Add $188
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We are also checking that everyone who should have gotten additional benefits got them. As a result, some members may get their August benefits on October 10 and their September benefits on November 14.
Note: Every year cost of living adjustments are made to FoodShare member benefits. Visit the FoodShare Wisconsin: Monthly Income Limits webpage to see allotment changes that are starting on October 1, 2021.
For more updates visit the COVID-19: Information for FoodShare and Other Food Benefits webpage.
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