10/31/2025
🚨 SNAP Changes Starting November 2, 2025 🚨
Why This Matters:
New federal rules are changing how long some adults can receive SNAP benefits without meeting work requirements. These changes may affect your eligibility and how you stay enrolled.
Who Is Affected:
You may be impacted if you are an Able-Bodied Adult Without Dependents (ABAWD), including:
- Adults aged 18–64
-Caregivers of children aged 14–17 (without younger children)
-People who are homeless, veterans, or aging out of foster care (previous exemptions no longer apply)
What’s Changing on November 2:
- NY’s waiver for ABAWD time limits ends early
- Starting November 3, ABAWDs must meet work requirements to keep SNAP
- You can only receive SNAP for 3 months in a 3-year period unless you meet these requirements
How to Stay Eligible:
- Work or participate in approved activities for 80 hours/month, such as:
- Employment
- Job training or readiness programs
- Volunteer or community service
- Some activities may require fewer hours based on your SNAP benefit amount and local wage rates
Additional Details:
Earning $217.50/week or more exempts you from the time limit
Volunteer hours may vary:
Example: If you receive $298/month in SNAP:
~18 hours/month in NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester
~19 hours/month in other counties
Lost Benefits? You Can Requalify:
- Complete 80 hours of qualifying activity in a month
- Show you will meet the requirement within 30 days of applying
What You Can Do Now:
- Watch for notices from your local social services office
- Ask your Care Manager for help understanding your status and options
- Gather documents showing your work or participation in qualifying activities
Stay informed—these changes may affect your Medicaid recertification too
💡 Need help navigating these changes? Call New York Connects at 1‑866‑715‑4700 or Social Care Network (SCN) at 914-980-0958 or visit https://www.wilc.org/ny-connects-no-wrong-door/
