SNAP/EBT discussion thread

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"Was briefly on SNAP benefits after son was born. Zero household income but because we were technically homeowners, we only qualified for $100 per month — a negligible amount. Made no sense. Surely we couldn’t liquidate our home in increments to maintain a monthly income. Spent 8 months looking for work with no luck and burned through our savings. Meanwhile, I saw “single” women with multiple kids and no job on Section 8 bringing in $800+ on SNAP Benefits. The entire system is broken."
 
@Uncensored2008, here’s how the hustle works:

Illegal aliens come in, drop an anchor baby (or two or three), "citizen" babies mean illegal parents get SNAP/EBT for kid(s), the whole family gets rent assistance, Medicaid, you name it.

Illegal parents work under the table jobs and sell their EBT PIN for cash, and use remittances to send money back home.

Time to end birthright citizenship?
 
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He should do some research.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, underwent significant updates in 2025 primarily through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB or OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025.

These changes, implemented in phases starting September 1 and fully enforced nationwide by November 1, 2025, introduce stricter eligibility criteria aimed at promoting work and responsibility. While core income-based caps remain tied to federal poverty levels and household size, the new rules add substantial restrictions, particularly on work requirements, exemptions, and non-financial factors.

Estimates from the Congressional Budget Office project an average of 2.4 million fewer recipients monthly over the next decade.

Eligibility is determined by a combination of financial (income and resources) and non-financial (e.g., work, citizenship) rules.

Here are the key restrictions and caps: SNAP eligibility continues to hinge on household income and resources, with annual adjustments for cost-of-living (COLA) effective October 1 each year. For fiscal year 2026 (starting October 1, 2025), benefits saw a modest increase, but no major cap reductions were enacted.

However:
  • Gross Income Limit: Households must not exceed 130% of the federal poverty level (FPL). For example, this is approximately $2,072/month for a family of three in the contiguous 48 states and D.C.
  • Net Income Limit: Generally 100% of FPL after deductions (e.g., ~$1,600/month for a family of three).
  • Resource Limit: $2,750 for most households (or $4,250 if elderly/disabled), excluding certain assets like a home or vehicle.
  • Maximum Monthly Benefit Cap: Varies by household size and location, ranging from $291 (1 person) to $1,751 (8+ people) in the contiguous U.S. Benefits are calculated as the difference between this cap and 30% of the household's net income. A new shelter deduction cap increased to $744/month for excess housing costs in 48 states and D.C.
  • Utility Allowance Restriction: Internet costs can no longer be included in standard utility allowances (SUAs) for deductions, potentially reducing net benefits for some households.
These financial caps are not new but were adjusted upward slightly for 2026 to reflect inflation. States with high error rates in SNAP administration must now cover up to 15% of benefit costs by 2028, which may lead to tighter local enforcement.

The most significant new restrictions focus on work and time limits, expanding beyond previous rules. These apply to "able-bodied adults without dependents" (ABAWDs) and now affect a broader group, with narrowed exemptions and fewer state waivers.
 
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