SNAP Cuts, Benefit Updates, Theft and State Responses

OBBBA work requirements, administrative backlogs, federal cost shifting, immigrant-eligibility litigation, high error rates, EBT theft, and benefit cliffs continue to threaten SNAP access. October allotment increases include a $1,023 maximum for a family of four and a $25 minimum benefit, but Maine losses, Michigan foster-youth barriers, South Carolina implementation, and Oregon's verification deadline make prompt notice compliance important.