Certain individuals can only receive SNAP for only three months in a 3-year period if they do not meet specific work requirements. This page includes information on waiver status for FY 2025-29 by state.
SNAP state agencies must establish procedures to screen for and apply the general work requirements and ABAWD work requirements and time limit. The SNAP Work Rules Screening Checklists and Flow Chart were developed to assist SNAP state agency staff in determining if an individual is subject to any of the SNAP work requirements.
Certain individuals can only receive SNAP for three months in a 3-year period if they do not meet specific work requirements. This page includes information on waiver status for states by quarter.
Certain individuals can only receive SNAP for three months in a 3-year period if they do not meet specific work requirements. This page includes information on waiver status for FY 2020-24 by state.
To get SNAP benefits, you must apply in the state in which you currently live and you must meet certain requirements, including resource and income limits, which are described on this page. SNAP income and resource limits are updated annually.
Certain individuals can only receive SNAP for three months in a 3-year period if they do not meet specific work requirements. This page includes information on waiver status for FY 1997-1999 by state.
Certain individuals can only receive SNAP for three months in a 3-year period if they do not meet specific work requirements. This page includes information on waiver status for FY 2000-04 by state.
Certain individuals can only receive SNAP for three months in a 3-year period if they do not meet specific work requirements. This page includes information on waiver status for FY 2005-09 by state.
Certain individuals can only receive SNAP for three months in a 3-year period if they do not meet specific work requirements. This page includes information on waiver status for FY 2010-14 by state.
FNS is committed to supporting states in their efforts to swiftly and effectively improve payment accuracy. The agency has already taken many actions to help states tackle payment errors at their root cause.