New guidelines for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program went into effect at the beginning of the month. The changes adhere to the work requirements for those receiving SNAP benefits.
The work requirements were expanded to multiple groups that were previously exempt, including adults aged 55 to 64, parents of children aged 14 to 18, children aging out of the foster care system, veterans and those experiencing homelessness, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The current general work requirement includes registering to work, participating in SNAP Employment and Training and taking a suitable job if offered. The requirement also said that someone receiving SNAP benefits may not voluntarily quit a job or reduce their hours below 30 per week without good reason, according to the UDA…