Millions of Americans who rely on food assistance will see major changes to their SNAP benefits starting in December, as new federal rules tighten work requirements and narrow who is exempt from these requirements.

Why It Matters

The Department of Agriculture (USDA) has instructed states to carry out updates tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which reshapes long-standing requirements for adults receiving food assistance.

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) currently supports about 42 million low- and no-income people nationwide.

What To Know

The changes, which come from the federal government and apply to all states and territories, are to the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) rule. Under existing law, adults who do not have disabilities or depe

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