SNAP changes now in effect: What that means for West Virginians
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States Update Food Stamp Requirements to Comply With New Federal Law
States are complying with a new federal law and narrowing eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The West Virginia Department of Human Services said Nov. 3 it is implementing federally mandated changes to make sure the state is complaint with national guidelines. The updates affect about 36,000 food stamp recipients in West Virginia, the department said. Massachusetts officials said that while the changes to SNAP a…
SNAP changes now in effect: What that means for West Virginians
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — In addition to confusion about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) related to the government shutdown, changes to the program also went into effect over the weekend that impact who is eligible for payments. New eligibility standards from the One Big Beautiful Bill which passed in July went into effect on Nov. 1. The bill changes the work requirements for able-bodied people and limits exceptions. To qua…
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