Secretary Sonny Perdue Discusses Return to Prior Guidelines for SNAP Assistance
The U.S. government limits the amount of time adults aged 18-49, who do not have dependents or a disability, can receive food stamps to three months in a 36-month period, unless they meet certain work requirements. However, during tough economic times the Dept. of Agriculture has provided waivers to extend the limits.
With a strong economy and low unemployment the Trump administration has now finalized a rule tightening guidelines on when and where states can waive federal limits on how long certain residents can receive benefits. The changes will move more “able-bodied” adults into the workplace, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue explains:
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