The Department of Social Services is preparing for new work requirements for SNAP recipients starting next month.

The changes under the Big Beautiful Bill center around work requirements, raising the age limit from 54 to 64 for people who must work or volunteer at least 80 hours per month.

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The law also removes exemptions, including for veterans and the homeless.

DSS estimates 36,000 people in Connecticut, or 10% of the total SNAP program, will be affected by the changes, although the agency expects some will still be eligible.

“For some of these individuals, they’re never been subject to the work requirements before, so perhaps they don’t know what requirements are needed,” Dan Giacomi, DDS program oversight and g

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