DO WORK REQUIREMENTS MEAN THAT MORE LOW-INCOME ADULTS WORK? | Lessons from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistant Program in Illinois

To receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) between the ages of 18 and 49 must comply with a work requirement, unless they are exempt or live in areas with federal waivers. Starting from November 1, 2023, the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has granted Illinois an extension on its … Read more