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Stay Up to Date with New SNAP Rules

  • Recent changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility and work requirements may impact food benefits for some neighbors. Some individuals may no longer qualify for SNAP, including refugees and asylees. Others may still qualify but are now subject to new work requirements unless they qualify for a separate exemption, such as a medical condition.
  • Who May Be Affected 
    While most refugees and asylees have lost SNAP eligibility, lawful permanent residents remain eligible after a five-year waiting period. Cuban and Haitian Entrants, Compact of Free Association (COFA) citizens, and non-citizen U.S. nationals remain eligible with no waiting period. Refugees and asylees who are not in these categories will receive SNAP benefits for the final time in February. 
  • Groups Newly Subject to Work-Requirements: 
        •    Veterans 
        •    People experiencing homelessness 
        •    Former foster youth 
        •    Adults ages 55–64 
        •    Parents with children over age 14 
  • New Requirements 
    Starting March 1, impacted individuals must report 80 hours per month of qualified work, job training or volunteer service to maintain SNAP benefits. Those who do not meet an exemption and fail to report qualifying activities, may be limited to three months of SNAP benefits in a 36-month period, with benefits potentially ending as early as May 1.
  • Questions? 
    Neighbors impacted by these changes should receive notice from their local Job and Family Services (JFS) office but are encouraged to contact their county JFS office or caseworker with questions.