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SNAP Work Requirements and Time Limits – March 2026 Update

Recent federal policy changes have significantly expanded SNAP work requirements and time limits, putting more workers—including older adults, parents of teens, veterans, and individuals experiencing homelessness—at risk of losing food assistance. The Expanded SNAP Work Requirements and Time Limits: Guidance for ESE Leaders provides a detailed overview of what has changed, who is affected, and the practical implications for ESEs. Paired with this, the infographic summary Expanded SNAP Work Requirements: What ESE Leaders Need to Know offers a quick, accessible snapshot of the new rules, key risks for workers, and concrete actions ESEs can take. Together, these resources outline how thoughtful operational and programmatic adjustments can help workers maintain critical food assistance while strengthening ESE readiness for forthcoming Medicaid work requirements.

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