SNAP/Medicaid work reqs: 4.3M lost/10% drop H.R.1
Key Questions
How many people are losing SNAP benefits due to new work requirements?
Approximately 4.3 million ABAWD recipients are projected to lose benefits under H.R.1's $187 billion cuts, with 22,000 New Yorkers already dropped in the first month. Expansions to age 65 and parents working 80 hours monthly are driving the reductions.
Which states are seeing the largest impacts from SNAP changes?
Texas faces a potential 500k (14%) drop and $709M penalty risk, while Nevada expects 27.7k to lose $5.3M monthly. California and Oregon implemented new rules starting June 1, with Louisiana adding EBT ZIP restrictions from June 2.
What are the new Medicaid work requirements and who is affected?
Work requirements are expanding under H.R.1, with states like New Hampshire implementing them for programs such as Granite Advantage. NBC News is seeking input from patients and providers on how these changes are impacting access to care.
Are there exemptions or new programs to mitigate SNAP losses?
Illinois launched Job Ready IL with 600 initial enrollments, while foster youth exemptions have been removed, threatening 3 million young adults. Food banks are strained and widespread EBT card rejections due to security locks are occurring.
What long-term changes are expected from the Farm Bill provisions?
The Farm Bill introduces 15% state cost-sharing for SNAP, potentially increasing penalties and administrative burdens. This could lead to further benefit reductions and stricter eligibility across multiple states.
H.R.1 $187B cuts 4.3M ABAWD drop; 80hr/mo expand to 65/parents. CA/OR June1 rules; Farm Bill 15% state costs. TX 500k (14%) drop, $709M penalty risk; El Paso 300k hit; LA EBT ZIP restrictions start June 2; NV 27.7k lose $5.3M/mo; IL launches Job Ready IL, 600 enrollments first week; widespread EBT card rejections from security locks; food banks strained. New: 22K NYers lost SNAP in first month; 4M total lost since July 2025 (CBPP). NH Medicaid work reqs for 48k enrollees starting 2027.