The Brief

New SNAP benefit rules went into effect on September 1 in Pennsylvania.

Certain recipients between the ages of 18 and 54 are now required to meet work requirements.

Exemptions to the work requirements exist for various groups, including those who are pregnant, medically unable to work, or caring for a disabled person.

Changes to SNAP benefits in Pennsylvania are now underway, pushing some recipients to meet specific work requirements or risk losing their benefits.

Work requirements for SNAP recipients

What we know:

Starting Sept. 1, people aged 18 to 54 without a dependent child under 18 have to meet work requirements to continue receiving SNAP benefits . They need to work, volunteer, or be enrolled in school or job training for at least 20 hours each week.

If recipie

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