LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Around 44,700 Nevadans were notified this month that they may lose Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility on March 1 if they are not meeting new work requirements.
Under guidelines established by H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” able-bodied adults without dependents, or ABAWDs, must work a minimum of 20 hours per week or participate in approved activities — such as job readiness programs, volunteering, or job searching — to maintain SNAP eligibility.
In mid-November, just over 72,000 individuals who were not meeting ABAWD work requirements or qualifying for an allowable exemption were notified of the new requirements. Last week, follow-up notices were sent to SNAP recipients who may not be meeting the new guidelines, may qualify for an exemption, or have not yet notified the Division of Social Services of their current compliance status.
New guidelines also dictate that exemptions previously granted to veterans, youth who have aged out of foster care, and individuals experiencing homelessness have been eliminated.
Approximately 433,000 Nevadans currently receive SNAP benefits.
“The Nevada Division of Social Services has been working with various community partners to identify volunteer opportunities to help those impacted individuals,” DSS Deputy Administrator Kelly Cantrelle said. “DSS remains committed to supporting Nevadans with accessing the benefits they need while also helping them overcome barriers to employment.”
Individuals who would like to engage in approved work activities are encouraged to email DSS with “ABAWD opportunities” in the subject line. DSS has set up a webpage to assist with locating volunteer opportunities, approved work programs, and local resources.
Eligibility for SNAP benefits can be restored once federal mandates are met.
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