PHOENIX — The One Big Beautiful Bill expanded work requirements for the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), impacting the number of people who are eligible to receive benefits.
The work-related changes mean more Arizonans are considered an "Able-Bodied Adult Without Dependents" who must work at least 80 hours per month.
The following people are no longer exempt and now must meet the work requirements:
- Seniors ages 55 to 64
- Veterans
- People experiencing homelessness
- People 18-24 who are aging out of the foster care system
- Adults with minor children older than 14 at home
According to the Arizona Center for Economic Progress, 147,000 Arizonans could lose access to SNAP under the new rules.
In the video player above, ABC15’s Manuelita Back looks more into these changes and what they mean for Arizonans.
