State agencies submit benefit issuance files to EBT vendors for processing, and resubmitting those files can take several additional days, which can delay benefit disbursement.
November 12, 2025
high
operational
Operational steps that affect timing of SNAP benefit disbursement
State agencies administer SNAP benefits and typically seek federal reimbursement for those benefits through the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
November 09, 2025
high
procedural
State-level administration of SNAP involves authorizing benefits and obtaining federal funds to cover those disbursements.