<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0YnfsI_0wDT4IC800" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0YnfsI_0wDT4IC800" width="1200" height="675" ></figure><p>According to Vibes.okdiario, <b>Exciting news</b> for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) users: starting this month, beneficiaries will notice a slight increase in their benefits due to the latest cost-of-living adjustments (COLA).</p><h2>Change in Age Definition for ABAWD</h2><p>In addition to the benefit increase, there has been a significant change in the age definition for “able-bodied adults without dependents” (ABAWD). The age limit has shifted from <b>52 to 54 years old</b>. This adjustment marks the final outcome of the <b>Fiscal Responsibility Act</b>, which played a crucial role in suspending the debt ceiling until 2025 and contributed to the removal of former Republican Speaker of the House, <b>Kevin McCarthy</b>.</p><h2>SNAP Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults</h2><p>Under the new regulations, individuals classified as ABAWD must meet specific criteria to maintain their SNAP benefits:</p><ul><li>Work at least <b>80 hours per month</b>.</li><li>Be enrolled in an <b>education or training program</b>.</li></ul><p>These requirements will remain in effect until <b>2030</b>.</p><h2>Impact on SNAP Benefits</h2><p>For most households, the increase in SNAP benefits will be modest, amounting to a few extra dollars per month. However, beneficiaries in <b>Alaska</b>, the <b>Virgin Islands</b>, and <b>Guam</b> will see higher adjustments due to elevated food costs in these regions. On the other hand, recipients in <b>Hawaii</b> will experience a reduction after the COLA adjustment, although their payments will still be higher than those in the 48 contiguous states.</p></div></body>

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SNAP Benefits Update: Age Requirements Increase Due to Debt Ceiling Agreements

According to Vibes.okdiario, Exciting news for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) users: starting this month, beneficiaries will notice a slight increase in their benefits due to the latest cost-of-living adjustments (COLA). Change in Age Definition for ABAWD. In addition to the benefit increase, there has been a significant change in...