Adding Newborns to Food Stamps
Being a new parent, you may be struggling to feed yourself and your newborn. If you are having difficulty affording food, food stamps may provide a necessary resource for you and your baby. Here is what you should know about adding your newborn to food stamps.
When Can I Add My Newborn To Food Stamps?
The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, allows you to add your newborn to your application shortly after the baby is born. You can typically add them within the first month of their birth and no later than two months after they are born.
How To Add My Newborn To Food Stamps?
In order to add your newborn to your food stamps application, you will need to contact your case worker and let them know that you would like to add the newborn to your food stamps application. You will need to provide them with evidence such as a birth certificate or the baby’s Social Security number. The case worker will guide you through the process and help you get your newborn added to your application.
What Benefits Does My Newborn Receive?
Your newborn is eligible to receive the same benefits as you if they are added to your food stamps application. This can include:
- A Monthly SNAP Benefit – Your newborn will qualify for the same amount of SNAP benefits as you in order to help purchase food.
- Medical Assistance – Your newborn can receive medical coverage if you are enrolled in Medicaid. This includes coverage for doctor visits, prescriptions, and other healthcare costs.
- WIC Benefits – Your newborn may be eligible for WIC, which is a nutrition program that provides formula, food, and other items to families in need.
In order to ensure that your newborn receives all of the benefits they are eligible for, it is important to add them to your food stamps application as soon as possible. This will ensure that you and your baby have the resources needed to stay healthy and safe.