WASHINGTON —

The Trump administration has released all withheld funds for November SNAP benefits to states for distribution, while new work requirements are set to change the program for many of its 42 million participants.

SNAP participants should receive their December benefits according to their normal schedule, but now, there's an extra step beneficiaries need to take to receive this assistance.

President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" expanded requirements for many SNAP recipients to work, volunteer, or participate in job training for at least 80 hours a month. The law also expands the age limit of people who need to meet these requirements from 54 to 64.

People who do not meet these rules can be exempt for up to 3 months during a 3-year period. The new requirements

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