SNAP work requirements in Virginia and who is affected
This study looks at how SNAP (food assistance) work requirements affect people who are required to work or participate in work programs. It may help policymakers understand whether the rules improve or harm people’s ability to get food.
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Who can take part
- Be eligible for Virginia’s SNAP as an able-bodied adult without dependents (ABAWD).
- Be between 18 and 49 years old (because the work rules depend on age).
- Be subject to SNAP work requirements (not automatically exempt).
- Not have a category that makes you exempt from work requirements (such as a disability or having dependents).
- Not live in an area where work requirements are waived due to higher local employment.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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