Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau (DMAB)
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Food
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for seniors in Delaware
Delaware's SNAP gives a monthly amount on an EBT card to help buy groceries.
A household with someone 60 or older or disabled has no savings limit if its gross income is at or under 200% of the poverty level. You can apply online through ASSIST or in person at any State Service Center.
How to apply in Delaware
- By phone
- 1-866-843-7212
- In person
- Visit any Delaware State Service Center to apply in person.
Applying is free. Nobody should charge you to apply.
Apply on the official siteWho may qualify in Delaware
| Savings limit, household with someone 60+ or disabled, gross income at or under 200% of poverty | No limit |
|---|---|
| Savings limit if gross income is over 200% of poverty (Oct. 2026 to Sept. 2027) | $4,750 |
| Gross income limit for the no-savings-test rule (broad-based categorical eligibility) | 200% of the poverty level Source: Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Social Services (source 1) |
Good to know
- Since April 1, 2026, Delaware follows the new federal law on which noncitizens can get SNAP: U.S. citizens and nationals, Cuban and Haitian entrants, COFA citizens, and green card holders with at least 5 years in that status or an exemption from the wait.
- Delaware's work rule for able-bodied adults without children now covers ages 18 to 64. People 60 to 64 who are able to work and have no child under 14 at home may need to work or train 80 hours a month to keep SNAP after three months, unless they have an approved exemption.
Source: Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Social Services (source 1)
Free help
Free help with this in Delaware
Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD)
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
More help in Delaware
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Sources
- Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Social Services, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- Delaware Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Social Services, Contact the Division of Social Services (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- USDA Food and Nutrition Administration, Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility chart (June 2026) (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
- USDA Food and Nutrition Administration, SNAP Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Information: FY 2027 standards (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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