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Resource | Instructions SNAP Work Rules Screening Checklists and Flow Chart

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.

10/19/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance Time Limit Waivers

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.

10/11/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach Time Limit Waivers FY 2020-2024

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.

10/06/2023
Basic page SNAP Eligibility

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.

10/01/2023
Basic page SNAP Special Rules for the Elderly or Disabled

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.

10/01/2023
Basic page SNAP Work Requirements

While SNAP is intended to ensure no one in our land of plenty should fear going hungry, its rules also reflect the importance of work and responsibility. 

09/01/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach Time Limit Waivers FY 1997-1999

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.

07/03/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach Time Limit Waivers FY 2000-2004

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.

07/03/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach Time Limit Waivers FY 2005-2009

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.

07/03/2023
Resource | Training and Outreach Time Limit Waivers FY 2010-2014

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.

07/03/2023
Page updated: June 02, 2026