SNAP eligibility changes and administrative barriers threaten benefits statewide

Recent reporting estimates 160,000–196,000 Massachusetts residents have lost SNAP benefits, citing federal eligibility changes, eliminated exemptions for several groups, and state recertification and call-center barriers. Additional reporting describes a 19–26% decline in children’s SNAP enrollment, alongside smaller Medicaid/CHIP declines. Updated participation figures and lawsuit outcomes are key follow-ups; claims remain allegations.