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flag Illinois starts new SNAP work rules Feb. 1, 2026, requiring 80 hours/month work, training, or volunteering for able-bodied adults without dependents, with exemptions available.

flag Starting February 1, 2026, Illinois enforces new SNAP work requirements, mandating 80 hours monthly of work, training, or volunteering for able-bodied adults without dependents aged 18 to 64, with exemptions available for disability, pregnancy, caregiving, and other conditions requiring application. flag The change, prompted by a federal law eliminating previous unemployment-based waivers, could affect up to 400,000 residents, including those with criminal records or health issues who fear losing benefits. flag Food pantries anticipate increased demand, but worry about capacity. flag The Illinois Department of Human Services urges affected individuals to use an online screener to apply for exemptions before the deadline.

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