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flag Expanded SNAP work rules, cutting benefits for millions, fail to boost jobs and worsen hardship.

flag Expanded SNAP work requirements, enacted in a 2023 Republican-backed law, now require able-bodied adults up to age 64—including parents of children aged 14 to 17—to work or participate in job training for 80 hours monthly to maintain benefits, with penalties for noncompliance. flag The changes, which eliminate most hardship waivers and restrict eligibility to U.S. citizens and lawful residents, are expected to reduce enrollment by 2.4 million over a decade. flag Implementation has been inconsistent, complicated by a government shutdown and lack of federal guidance, leading to confusion, delayed rollouts, and potential administrative errors. flag A new study finds the requirements increase program dropouts without improving employment outcomes, while benefits remain insufficient due to outdated inflation indexing. flag States now face greater cost-sharing for errors and must enforce stricter rules, raising concerns about unintended consequences for low-income families.

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