Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2015-0040
SNAP - FY 2016 Cost of Living Adjustments
This memorandum provides the fiscal year (FY) 2016 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) maximum allotments, income eligibility standards, and deductions. Under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, as amended, COLAs are effective as of Oct. 1, 2015.
08/11/2015
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2015-0020
Expiration of Statewide ABAWD Time Limit Waivers
Section 6(o) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 limits ABAWD eligibility for SNAP to 3 months in any 36-month period, unless the individual meets the ABAWD work requirement or is otherwise exempt. The law also provides that states may qualify to temporarily waive the 3-month time limit in areas with high unemployment or depressed labor markets.
FD-134
03/04/2015