{"id":5318,"date":"2025-11-16T19:02:30","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T19:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everyonesdiary.com\/?p=5318"},"modified":"2025-11-16T19:02:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T19:02:30","slug":"whats-actually-changing-in-snap-starting-november-stricter-work-requirements-able-bodied-adults-without-dependents-abawds-aged-18-64-must-now-work-train-or-volunteer-80-hours-m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everyonesdiary.com\/?p=5318","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Actually Changing in SNAP Starting November  Stricter Work Requirements  Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) aged 18\u201364 must now work, train, or volunteer 80+ hours\/month to keep SNAP benefits.  estesparkedc.com +2 wilshirehcs.org +2  If they don\u2019t meet the requirement, they\u2019ll be capped at 3 months of benefits in any 36-month period.  mantuacivic.org  Pandemic-era waivers are ending: states now must enforce these time limits more strictly.  NAACP Boulder County +2 wilshirehcs.org +2  Narrower Exemptions  Some groups lose waivers: veterans, homeless individuals, and youth aging out of foster care may no longer be automatically exempt.  estesparkedc.com +1  Exemptions remain for people who are pregnant, have documented disabilities, or are 65 and older.  estesparkedc.com  The 12% cap: discretionary exemptions from the time limit can\u2019t exceed 12% of a state\u2019s ABAWD caseload.  estesparkedc.com  Income &#038; Benefit Formula Updates  SNAP income limits are being adjusted (both gross and net) as of October 1, 2025.  nd.gov  The \u201cThrifty Food Plan\u201d (which helps determine SNAP allotments) and standard utility \/ deduction tables are being updated.  nd.gov  These updates could increase benefit amounts for some households, especially those with high expenses or low net income.  Robinson Nature Center  More Rigorous Verification  Recertification and application documentation will be tighter: people may need to provide proof of income, work\/training, and household data more frequently.  The Southern Digest +1  States are required to set up stronger tracking \/ reporting systems to verify that people are meeting the 80\u2011hour requirement.  mantuacivic.org +1  State Cost-Sharing  New rules shift part of SNAP\u2019s cost burden to states.  estesparkedc.com  This could strain state budgets, especially in low-income or high-unemployment areas."},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"142\"><strong data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"140\">Major SNAP Changes Set to Impact Millions of Americans<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"361\">Starting this November, significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will take effect, affecting eligibility, benefits, and program administration.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"389\"><strong data-start=\"363\" data-end=\"387\">Key Changes Include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"1195\">\n<li data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"643\">\n<p data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"643\"><strong data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"423\">Stricter Work Requirements:<\/strong> The work age has increased from 18\u201354 to 18\u201364, requiring at least 80 hours per month. Many previous exemptions\u2014such as for homeless individuals, certain veterans, and those aging out of foster care\u2014have been removed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"830\">\n<p data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"830\"><strong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"672\">Immigrant Eligibility:<\/strong> Benefits are now mostly limited to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents. Mixed-status households may see reduced aid even if children are citizens.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"831\" data-end=\"1025\">\n<p data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"1025\"><strong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"859\">Frozen Benefit Levels:<\/strong> SNAP amounts, based on the Thrifty Food Plan, will not automatically adjust for inflation until 2027, potentially reducing purchasing power as grocery prices rise.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1195\">\n<p data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1195\"><strong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1054\">Increased State Costs:<\/strong> States must now cover a larger share of SNAP administrative costs, which may force reductions in optional state-level assistance programs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1344\"><strong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1225\">Supporters\u2019 Perspective:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1228\" \/>Lawmakers argue the reforms are necessary to curb fraud, reduce improper payments, and encourage self-sufficiency.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1391\"><strong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1389\">Concerns from Advocates and Food Banks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1757\">\n<li data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1499\">\n<p data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1499\">Thousands of vulnerable adults, particularly older adults and low-income families, could lose benefits.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1643\">\n<p data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1643\">Food banks anticipate higher demand, especially in areas where SNAP rolls may drop due to stricter paperwork and verification requirements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1757\">\n<p data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1757\">Reduced SNAP spending can ripple through local economies, impacting grocery stores, farms, and supply chains.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1991\"><strong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1789\">Implementation Challenges:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1792\" \/>States must update eligibility systems, retrain caseworkers, and notify millions of households. Accidental disenrollments are expected as families navigate new paperwork and verification processes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2247\"><strong data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2009\">Bottom Line:<\/strong><br data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2012\" \/>These reforms may increase food insecurity for millions, particularly as inflation, seasonal expenses, and heating costs rise. 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NAACP Boulder County +2 wilshirehcs.org +2 Narrower Exemptions Some groups lose waivers: veterans, homeless individuals, and youth aging out of foster care may no longer be automatically exempt. estesparkedc.com +1 Exemptions remain for people who are pregnant, have documented disabilities, or are 65 and older. estesparkedc.com The 12% cap: discretionary exemptions from the time limit can\u2019t exceed 12% of a state\u2019s ABAWD caseload. estesparkedc.com Income &#038; Benefit Formula Updates SNAP income limits are being adjusted (both gross and net) as of October 1, 2025. nd.gov The \u201cThrifty Food Plan\u201d (which helps determine SNAP allotments) and standard utility \/ deduction tables are being updated. nd.gov These updates could increase benefit amounts for some households, especially those with high expenses or low net income. 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