New federal requirements for SNAP to take effect

New federal requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program -- or SNAP, formerly known as food stamps --will begin to go into effect Saturday, impacting the eligibility of thousands in New England.

The changes are not related to the federal government shutdown but the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which puts greater limitations on which non-citizens are eligible for SNAP benefits and modifies other requirements.

The law removes SNAP eligibility for most refugees, asylum seekers, and other non-citizens currently receiving assistance.

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