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Extra 3SquaresVT Benefits in January & February

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January 18, 2022

The Department for Children and Families announced today that many 3SquaresVT households will continue to receive a higher benefit in January and February. 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 December 2021      On 1/15 by EBT, 1/19 by direct deposit, or when check arrives.
In January 2022          On 2/12 by EBT, 2/16 be direct deposit, or when check arrives.

Learn more about 3SquaresVT at https://dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/3SquaresVT.