Indiana would provide triple-value produce benefits at some farmers' markets

The state health department would provide triple value for SNAP benefits used to buy produce at certain farmers' markets. This would cover Indiana residents who receive SNAP benefits and use them to buy produce at a qualifying farmers' market. The market must take part in a program funded in whole or in part by the federal Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, such as Double Up Indiana or Fresh Bucks. If the department decides federal approval is needed, it may wait for that approval before starting. If federal approval is needed, the department must request it by September 1, 2026, and begin implementation within 30 days after approval is granted.

The state health department would provide triple value for WIC benefits used to buy produce at certain farmers' markets. This would cover Indiana residents who receive WIC benefits and use them to buy produce at a qualifying farmers' market. The market must take part in the federal WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program or Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. The added value may come through price discounts, matching benefits, or both. If the department decides federal approval is needed, it may wait for that approval before starting. If federal approval is needed, the department must request it by September 1, 2026, and begin implementation within 30 days after approval is granted.