A new debt ceiling deal introduces work reporting rules for 50-something SNAP beneficiaries, risking food assistance for 750K adults aged 50-54, per Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. SNAP, or food stamps, provide monthly funds for low-income individuals. While work requirements already exist for most adults aged 18-49 without children, they can only receive benefits for three months within a three-year period unless meeting eligibility criteria, like working or participating in job training for 20 hours per week, or qualifying for exemptions based on pregnancy, disability, or other limitations.
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750K Adults at Risk of Losing SNAP Food Assistance Due to Debt Ceiling Deal
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A new debt ceiling deal introduces work reporting rules for 50-something SNAP beneficiaries, risking food assistance for 750K adults aged 50-54, per Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
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Susan Jane
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CNBC
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