Overview
- The changes stem from the Republican-backed One Big Beautiful Bill Act enacted earlier this year and signed by President Donald Trump.
- USDA directed states to reconfigure eligibility systems, with some required to implement by November 1, triggering operational reviews and potential case closures.
- ABAWD rules now extend up to age 65, expanding who must meet activity requirements to retain SNAP benefits.
- Caregiver protections are narrowed so an exemption applies only when caring for a child under 14, down from under 18 previously.
- Exemptions are eliminated for people experiencing homelessness, many veterans, and some former foster youth, on top of an 80-hours-per-month work or training standard and a three-month limit within three years for non-exempt adults.