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Colorado residents enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) have been asking — when will Colorado get SNAP benefits? As of today, November 12, 2025, here are the most current and verified updates on the situation.
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Latest Updates and What It Means
- The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) submitted a request on November 7 for full SNAP payments for November to be loaded onto Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards for more than 600,000 Coloradans.
- However, a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court extended an order that blocks full SNAP payments. This means states cannot distribute full benefit amounts for November yet.
- In light of that, Colorado will distribute partial payments in accordance with new federal guidance allowing up to 65% of typical SNAP payment amounts.
- Colorado officials say recipients who will receive these reduced payments should begin to see them “over the next few days.”
- Importantly, about 32,000 Coloradans already received full November payments before the Supreme Court order. Those payments will not be reversed, according to state officials.
What the Timeline Looks Like
Here’s a breakdown of how the events have unfolded and what residents should expect:
| Date | Event | Impact on Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2025 | The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) notified states to suspend issuance of SNAP benefits because of the federal government shutdown. | Highlights risk of delay in benefits. |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Colorado requested full payments; some states processed them. | Full payments expected for all recipients. |
| Nov 8–9, 2025 | The Supreme Court issued a stay blocking full payment distribution. | Forces shift to partial payments. |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Colorado announced partial payments up to 65% to begin “in the next few days.” | Partial payments being issued. |
What This Means for You
- If you are a SNAP recipient in Colorado, you will receive benefits for November 2025 — but most likely a partial payment (up to 65% of your usual benefit) rather than your full expected amount.
- If you’re among the roughly 32,000 recipients who got full payments early, you’re unaffected by the reduction.
- Payments should appear on your EBT card “in the next few days” as of November 11. However, due to the evolving legal and administrative situation, exact timing may vary by county and vendor.
- The federal legal and funding situation remains unsettled — full payments will resume only when Congress or the courts clear the way, and when USDA authorizes full disbursement.
Why the Delay?
- The underlying cause is the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has created a funding shortfall for SNAP’s federal component.
- A lower court ordered full funding for SNAP, but the Supreme Court issued a stay, blocking states from issuing the full amount until the appeal is resolved.
- USDA issued guidance stating that payments beyond 65% would be unauthorized, and states issuing full payments risk being required to claw them back.
- Since Colorado follows USDA guidance, it is now issuing partial benefits while awaiting further federal direction.
What You Should Do
- Log in to your Colorado PEAK account or your county human services portal to check your benefits status.
- Keep an eye on the EBT card activity — once the payment is loaded, you should receive a notification or see the funds when you check your balance.
- If you believe you have not received any payment or your benefit amount seems significantly off, contact your county human services office.
- For additional support, the CDHS points to resources such as 2-1-1 Colorado or local food banks while the payment situation unfolds.
Bottom Line
To answer the key question clearly: Colorado will get SNAP benefits for November 2025, but not in full for most recipients. The distribution of benefits in Colorado has shifted to partial payments (up to 65%), which are beginning to go out in the coming days. The situation evolves swiftly, and full payment restoration depends on federal funding and legal resolution.
Stay tuned for further updates — and feel free to comment below with your questions or experiences about the benefit rollout.