It’s all part of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA), which is a debt ceiling bill signed into law by President Joe Biden in June. Here, one by one, are the changes that are being cooked up
By September 1, 2023, we saw new work requirements going into effect that are being requested starting now for people to keep Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. But this will not be the only change that will affect millions of taxpayers, as more are coming for the remainder of 2023. In Globe Live Media we are going to tell you about it.
This is all part of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA), which is a debt ceiling bill signed into law by President Joe Biden in June. Here one by one are the changes being cooked up.
1.- Age changes
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service, the FRA will gradually increase the age of individuals subject to the ABAWD time limit.
The following changes already have an effective date:
-On October 1, the age limit will increase to age 52.
-As of October 1, 2024, the age limit will increase to 54.
These requirements will only be temporary, as they will remain active until October 1, 2023.3 2.
2.- Exemptions for veterans, homeless and youth aging out of foster care
There are exemptions in place for individuals who do not have to meet the above work requirements. This includes homeless persons, veterans, and adults 18-24 years of age who have aged out of foster care.
Department Disclosure
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) must publish applications to state waivers so that there is full transparency in the processes and applications.
A new SNAP purpose statement.
“That program includes as its purpose to help low-income adults obtain employment and increase their income. Such employment and income, along with program benefits, will enable low-income households to obtain a more nutritious diet through normal commercial channels by increasing the food purchasing power of all eligible households that apply to participate,” reads the SNAP statement of purpose.