"Able-bodied adults ages 18 to 64 who do not have a disability and do not live with children under 14 must now work at least 20 hours a week, or 80 hours a month, to continue to receive benefits. The requirement can also be met by participating in approved job training programs or volunteering for the same number of hours."
"The changes also affect groups that were previously exempt from work requirements. These include veterans and people who are experiencing homelessness. Recipients who fail to meet the requirement for three consecutive months will lose their SNAP benefits."
"People should work, but the benefits that they have shouldn't just be taken away. It's not right. They've already been hurting poor people. I don't think that's going to change. Prices have already gone up."
New SNAP work requirements took effect, affecting nearly 2 million New York City residents. Able-bodied adults ages 18 to 64 without disabilities and not living with children under 14 must now work at least 20 hours per week or 80 hours monthly to maintain benefits. Requirements can be satisfied through employment, approved job training programs, or volunteering. Previously exempt groups including veterans and homeless individuals are now subject to these rules. Failure to meet requirements for three consecutive months results in benefit termination. Recipients began receiving notices about changes late last year and can contact caseworkers regarding potential exemptions.
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