New work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program took effect Feb. 1, affecting adults ages 18 to 64 without dependents under the age of 14 across Kentucky.
The upper age limit for those who need to meet work requirements was raised from 54 through 64 for able-bodied adults without dependents.
The requirements, stemming from recent federal legislation, mandate that eligible adults work a minimum of 80 hours per month. Those unable to meet the requirements may only receive SNAP benefits for three months in a three-year period.
According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, SNAP reaches more than 595,000 Kentuckians. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that SNAP provisions from 2025 through 2034 will reduce participation by roughly 2.4 million people in an average month nationwide.
The new requirements allow several qualifying activities, including working for pay (including self-employment), participating in specific job training or education programs, and volunteering at qualified non-profit or public institutions.
With new SNAP requirements in place, people qualifying for SNAP still need to re-certify their eligibility every six to twelve months.
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