Vermont Business Magazine The Department for Children and Families announced today that many 3SquaresVT households will continue to receive a higher benefit in March and April. This extra help is part of the federal Coronavirus Relief Bill. It will not permanently change a household’s monthly benefit. It is a temporary increase from the federal government to help those affected by the pandemic.
Households at a zero benefit will not receive a benefit. Everyone else will receive the maximum benefit for their household size.
Maximum Allotments:
· 1 person = $250
· 2 people = $459
· 3 people = $658
· 4 people = $835
· 5 people = $992
· 6 people = $1,190
· 7 people = $1,316
· Each additional person = +$188
Households already at the maximum allotment will receive an additional $95. All other households, except for those receiving a zero benefit, will receive at least $95 as their maximum allotment benefit.
3SquaresVT households don’t need to do anything to receive this increased benefit. If eligible, they’ll automatically receive it the same way they receive their benefits now: on an EBT card, through direct deposit, or by check.
If Eligible: Benefit Will Be Available:
In February 2022 On 3/15 by EBT, 3/18 by direct deposit, or when check arrives.
In March 2022 On 4/15 by EBT, 4/19 be direct deposit, or when check arrives.
Who Is Eligible
You may be eligible if:
- Your gross household income is equal to or less than 185% of the Federal Poverty Level, or
- You have children and get the VT Earned Income Tax Credit.
If your household includes someone age 60+ or with a disability, you may still qualify if your income is over limit. We will, however, consider the resources that you own — with a few exceptions like your home and certain retirement accounts.
Learn more about 3SquaresVT at https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/3SquaresVT.
Source: Waterbury, VT— The Department for Children and Families 3.8.2022
