Summary
Millions of Americans could lose their food assistance benefits due to changes in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These changes are part of new federal rules that require certain adults to work or meet specific criteria to keep receiving benefits. The changes impact adults up to age 65 and tighten exemptions for caregivers, homeless people, and some other groups.
Key Facts
- Changes to SNAP follow a law signed by President Trump as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
- The new rules tighten work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents.
- Adults without disabilities or dependents must work or participate in a training program at least 80 hours per month.
- The work requirement age has increased to cover adults up to age 65.
- Caregivers are now only exempt if they care for children under 14 years old.
- Some exemptions for homeless people, veterans, and young adults from foster care have been removed.
- An estimated 4 million people may lose or have reduced SNAP benefits due to these changes.
- Exemptions remain for pregnant people and those with physical or mental limitations.
