New SNAP requirements now in effect

The Trump administration’s new requirements for the SNAP program went into effect Dec. 1, with the aim of reforming the costly system. President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act raised the age limit from 54 to 64 for people who must work, train or volunteer at least 80 hours per month in "qualifying" activities to receive assistance from SNAP. The new rules apply to people just joining the program or current recipients at their next recertification.