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Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance SNAP Rule Waivers

Welcome to the new SNAP Certification Policy Waiver Database. This waiver database was designed to help users find the information they need quickly in a friendly format. SNAP regulations provide that waivers may be approved under certain conditions, including when approval of a waiver would result in a more effective and efficient administration of the program. 

11/06/2023
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0109 State Guidance on Pandemic EBT

USDA is committed to providing nutrition assistance to hard-hit families across the country due to the coronavirus pandemic. In support of President Biden’s call to action on hunger, USDA announced that it is increasing the Pandemic EBT benefit by approximately 15 percent, providing more money for low-income families and millions of children missing meals due to school and child care closures.

11/03/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance ABAWD Waivers

ABAWDs can receive SNAP for only 3 months in a 3-year period if they do not meet certain work requirements. This page includes information on waiver status for states by quarter.  

10/11/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance ABAWD Waivers FY 2020-2024

ABAWDs can receive SNAP for only 3 months in a 3-year period if they do not meet certain work requirements. This page includes information on waiver status for FY 2020-24 by state.

10/06/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance ABAWD Waivers FY 1997-1999

ABAWDs can receive SNAP for only 3 months in a 3-year period if they do not meet certain work requirements. This page includes information on waiver status for FY 1997-1999 by state.

07/03/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance ABAWD Waivers FY 2000-2004

ABAWDs can get SNAP for only 3 months in a 3-year period if they do not meet certain extra work requirements. This page includes information on waiver status for FY 2000-04 by state.

07/03/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance ABAWD Waivers FY 2005-2009

ABAWDs can get SNAP for only 3 months in a 3-year period if they do not meet certain extra work requirements. This page includes information on waiver status for FY 2005-09 by state.

07/03/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance ABAWD Waivers FY 2010-2014

ABAWDs can get SNAP for only 3 months in a 3-year period if they do not meet certain extra work requirements. This page includes information on waiver status for FY 2010-14 by state.

07/03/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance ABAWD Waivers FY 2015-2019

ABAWDs can receive SNAP for only 3 months in a 3-year period if they do not meet certain work requirements. This page includes information on waiver status for FY 2015-19 by state.

07/03/2023
Resource | Technical Assistance & Guidance | FNS-GD-2020-0093 SNAP COVID-19 Emergency Allotments Guidance

USDA has issued guidance to states in implementing FFCRA of 2020 which provides for the issuance of emergency allotments based on a public health emergency declaration by the Secretary of HHS under the Public Health Service Act related to an outbreak of COVID-19 when a state has also issued an emergency or disaster declaration.

03/07/2023
Page updated: October 14, 2021