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Resource | Policy Memos SNAP - Publication of the Race and Ethnicity Data Collection Final Rule

Through this rulemaking, FNS aims to improve the quality of race and ethnicity data collected and to ensure program benefits are distributed without regard to race, color, or national origin.

12/20/2023
Resource | Policy Memos SNAP Auth-Reauth - Business Integrity

This memo clarifies business integrity requirements and factors that FNS may and may not consider when determining a firm’s participation in SNAP.

12/01/2023
Basic page SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot Retailer Onboarding Process

This page outlines the nine-step process for onboarding as a SNAP Online Purchasing Pilot retailer.

11/28/2023
Resource | FAQs/Q&As Second Q&As Concerning SNAP - NAC Interim Final Rule

This memorandum covers questions related to provisions in the rule, system implementation, and system rollout. 

11/17/2023
Resource | Research and Data SNAP Case and Procedural Error Rates

Case and procedural error rates assesses the accuracy of state agency actions in cases in which applicants were denied, terminated, or suspended and did not receive benefits. 

10/31/2023
Resource | Policy Memos Clarification of Allowable Flexibilities for Child Nutrition Programs Experiencing Milk Supply Shortages

FNS is aware that schools in multiple states are experiencing milk supply chain challenges related to packaging issues. This memorandum provides state agencies with information about existing authority related to schools and other child nutrition program operators experiencing inadequate milk supply. FNS encourages state agencies to use this authority when needed to support program operators impacted by the current milk packaging challenges. 

10/26/2023
Resource | Research and Data State Options Report

We periodically surveys state agencies administering SNAP about certain options to determine which options are in use. The results of these surveys have been compiled into the State Options Reports. These reports are not a comprehensive reflection of all policy and administrative options available to states.

10/23/2023
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 | Policy SNAP Benefit Issuance

On Sept. 30, 2023,  the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act, was signed into law to provide funding for the federal government through Nov. 17, 2023. This memorandum is intended to clarify the impact of the continuing resolution on upcoming SNAP benefit issuance.

10/16/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance ABAWD Waivers

ABAWDs can receive SNAP for only 3 months in a 3-year period if they do not meet certain work requirements. This page includes information on waiver status for states by quarter.  

10/11/2023
Page updated: October 14, 2021