Expanded Work Requirements for SNAP Take Effect November 1st, 2025
Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act expands who is subject to SNAP work requirements.
That means that most adults up to age 64 will now have to fill out paperwork showing they are working, volunteering, or participating in a work training program for at least 80 hours a month. Veterans, unhoused people, and former foster youth will now also be subject to these policies.
Individuals who are newly subject to these expanded SNAP work requirements must be able to demonstrate compliance by December 1st, 2025.
The first possible month when individuals could lose their SNAP benefits due to noncompliance is March 2026.
Who is exempt?
- Families with children under 14
- Pregnant individuals
- People with disabilities
***You will be contacted by the NYC HRA if you are subject to these requirements. If you are not contacted, you are not required to comply with these expanded work requirements and should follow the standard SNAP processes.***
How To Comply With New SNAP Requirements
In order to demonstrate compliance with these new SNAP requirements, you must do one of the following activities:
- Work at least 80 hours a month
- Participate in an approved work training program for at least 80 hours a month
- Participate in a combination of work and a work training program for a total of at least 80 hours a month
- Participate in a work experience or community services activity that is approved by NYC HRA for the number of hours assigned each month
- The number of hours will depend on the amount of SNAP benefits received. Generally, this would require less than 80 hours a month, however, this is calculated on an individual basis.
If you are now subject to these requirements, you must demonstrate compliance by December 1st, 2025. The first possible month where your benefits may be disrupted due to noncompliance is March 2026.
If it is determined that you must meet these requirements, you will receive a notice from NYC HRA, which will outline the requirements. If you are currently not meeting the requirements, you will receive a separate notice for an appointment at an HRA Pathways for Access to Careers and Employment (PACE) provider, who can help you find activities to comply with the new requirements.
It is very important that you respond to any notices you receive from the NYC HRA. Do your interviews, pay attention to the notices you receive, and make sure to attend any appointments you may have.
If you have questions, please call 718-SNAP-NOW (718-762-7669).
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Changes to SNAP Eligibility
Takes Effect Immediately. However, New York State is awaiting federal guidance before implementation.
Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act bars most legally present immigrants who are NOT lawful permanent residents, meaning refugees, asylees, and others may no longer be eligible for SNAP.