New SNAP Updates Start in November — What Households Should Know

According to the Congressional Budget Office, the new policies will reduce federal SNAP spending by about $187 billion through 2034. Key adjustments include expanding work requirements for adults up to age 64, revising eligibility criteria, and shifting some administrative duties from the federal government to individual states. While people with medical limitations can still qualify, several groups that previously held automatic exemptions will see their protections narrowed.