WASHINGTON–If you get SNAP benefits, you should be aware of the changes to the program that took effect this weekend. The new restrictions and requirements require most people applying to provide proof that they work.
More than 350,000 people in Mississippi get SNAP benefits, according to the Dept. of Human Services. That number could be reduced by the new rules.
If you are an able-bodied adult without kids you must work at least 80 hours a month, be pursuing an education or be in a training program to qualify. Otherwise, you are limited to three months of benefits.
Anyone under 65 who is considered able-bodied must be able to prove that they work. That includes homeless people and veterans. Otherwise the benefits will cut off at three months.
If you are an abled-bodied adult with dependents under 14, you are exempt from the work requirements. But, that is a change to the rule, which before had the age of the kids as 18 and under.
The new rules were passed under the “One Big Beautiful Bill”, and will apply when the program is funded again.
Mildred Carver
November 2, 2025 at 8:16 PMI agree 100%
Linda
November 2, 2025 at 10:04 PMThe Big Beautiful Bill is is harmful to all.
Laura Huggins C**mings
November 2, 2025 at 10:22 PMI agree that able-bodied people who don’t have small children should work as much as possible.
Ice cream man
November 3, 2025 at 4:15 AMThat’s a great idea đź’ˇ.
Ice cream man
November 3, 2025 at 4:17 AMThat’s awesome, provide for families.
Heath Wilbourn
November 3, 2025 at 4:46 AMI’m confused because I’ve been on food stamps back some 30 years ago I’m 54 now so I have to say I know what it’s like having to resort to Gov. Assistance but all these requirements are going to cut lots of needy people, elderly off Snap that really need it to actually make ends meet.
finea**creoleguh
November 3, 2025 at 5:40 PMThe elderly and disabled is not included
Doris Brown
November 3, 2025 at 9:09 AMIt some some young that can’t work they are disabled
Brandy
November 3, 2025 at 9:23 AMThey should also drug test and if you fail you should be denied to benefits
Sue
November 3, 2025 at 9:25 PMI totally agree with this
Marie
November 3, 2025 at 3:23 PMI agree with this policy. You will have exceptions (Elderly or disabled) would not have to do Work. I’m sure.
Also, maybe dispense the allowance that’s given into weekly or biweekly payments.
Then, hopefully some people won’t sell their food stamps. Hopefully 🤞
finea**creoleguh
November 3, 2025 at 5:38 PMThe Elderly and disabled is not included in this. I asked my worker