Food Stamps: 4 Changes to SNAP Benefits Happening For Fall 2023
Nasdaq As a result of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA) the debt ceiling bill signed into law by President Joe Biden in June eligibility changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will be implemented over the next year. However, one has already taken effect.
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Before Sept. 1, able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) who were 18 to 49 years old had to show that they worked at least 80 hours a month or were enrolled in a training program to receive SNAP benefits. Now, the age of those subject to the ABAWD time limit is 50.
According to the United States Department of Agricultures (USDAs) Food and Nutrition Service, the FRA gradually raises the age of those subject to the ABAWD time limit, provides guidance on the definition of exempt populations and amends the requirements for disclosing information to the public and SNAPs purpose statement.
1. More ABAWD Time Limit Age Changes on the Way
In addition to the change to age 50, the following increases are forthcoming:
