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There are several critical SNAP benefit changes happening beginning November 2025.

➡️ Due to the government shutdown, SNAP benefits may be delated. New York’s Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) OTDA will notify SNAP households by November 1, 2025 on the status of November SNAP benefits through the OTDA website, NYS Access HRA website, myBenefits website, the ebdEDGE app, and through text message.

Applications for SNAP will continue to be accepted. However, households approved for SNAP after November 1st may not receive benefits until the federal shutdown ends

Learn more on the OTDA website https://shorturl.at/SpIB9

➡️ Additionally, beginning November 2025, new eligibility requirements will be in effect.
Some adults without children between 18 through (and including) age 64 must meet the ABAWD Work Rules to keep SNAP for more than 3 months. You must meet these rules during the current 36-month time period, which is October 1, 2023 until September 30, 2026.

Many people do not have to meet these rules because they are exempt.

Review the eligibility requirements and use the screening tool here https://www.monroecounty.gov/snap-abawd-changes