CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) will implement new federally mandated changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD), effective November 1, 2025.

The updates are required under federal law H.R.1, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill, to ensure the state remains compliant with national SNAP guidelines.

Key changes include expanding the ABAWD age range to 18 through 64.

Individuals are considered ABAWD starting the month after their 18th birthday and remain ABAWD until the month they turn 65.

The new policy also removes certain previous exemptions.

Veterans, individuals experiencing homelessness, and former foster youth under age 25 must now meet ABAWD work requirements u

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