In fiscal year 2026, more than 870,000 Indiana residents receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits — yet fewer than half know their household’s exact maximum monthly allotment before their EBT card loads. For a four-person household in Indiana, the 2026 SNAP maximum allotment reaches $994 per month — roughly equal to two weeks of average groceries for a family of four at Kroger prices. Indiana distributes those benefits across days 1 through 10 of every month, based on the last digit of your FSSA case number. This guide covers every allotment tier, every payment date, and what to do when the money does not arrive.
Indiana SNAP maximum allotments for FY2026 (effective ) apply to all 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia. Your benefit posts to your Hoosier Works EBT card on a fixed date determined by the last digit of your case number. The gross income limit is 130% of the Federal Poverty Level. Benefits are not taxable and do not appear on federal returns.
Monthly Allotment
Monthly Allotment
Monthly Allotment
Monthly Allotment
Indiana SNAP Payment Schedule 2026: Dates by Case Number
Read more: SNAP Benefits Guide: Eligibility, Amounts, How to Apply
Indiana’s Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) releases SNAP funds to Hoosier Works EBT cards on a staggered schedule. Your payment date is fixed each month and depends solely on the last digit of your FSSA case number. Benefits load at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on your assigned date. The schedule does not change month to month.
| Last Digit of Case Number | EBT Deposit Date | Jan 2026 Example | Feb 2026 Example | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st of the month | |||
| 2 | 2nd of the month | |||
| 3 | 3rd of the month | |||
| 4 | 4th of the month | |||
| 5 | 5th of the month | |||
| 6 | 6th of the month | |||
| 7 | 7th of the month | |||
| 8 | 8th of the month | |||
| 9 | 9th of the month | |||
| 0 | 10th of the month |
Source: Indiana FSSA Division of Family Resources. If your deposit date falls on a weekend or state holiday, benefits load the prior business day.
Indiana SNAP Maximum Monthly Allotments —
Read more: Indiana SNAP 2026: Get Up to $1,005/Month for a Family of 4
I pulled these figures directly from the USDA FNS benefit issuance tables effective . These are the maximum amounts. Your actual benefit depends on net income, allowable deductions, and household size. Indiana households with $0 net income receive the full allotment below.
| Household Size | Max Monthly Benefit | Daily Equivalent | Per-Person Daily |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $292 | $9.73 | $9.73 |
| 2 people | $536 | $17.87 | $8.93 |
| 3 people | $768 | $25.60 | $8.53 |
| 4 people | $975 | $32.50 | $8.13 |
| 5 people | $1,158 | $38.60 | $7.72 |
| 6 people | $1,390 | $46.33
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