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Economic Policy Institute
@epi.org

This morning, the House is holding a hearing about adding more work requirements to food stamp benefits. But work requirements DON'T WORK to help people find jobs. Stricter work reporting requirements will hurt people struggling to put food on the table. Learn more: www.epi.org/publication/...

epi.orgWork requirements for safety net programs like SNAP and Medicaid: A punitive solution that solves no real problemProponents claim that adding more work requirements for programs like food stamps (SNAP) and Medicaid will lead to higher levels of employment among low-income adults. But EPI’s research shows that th...

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decib.bsky.social
@decib.bsky.social

Most people on Snap work already. Many who don’t are on disability. In 2018, over 75% of families receiving SNAP benefits had at least one employed individual, and about 33% had two or more.

Fluff
@fluffthequeen.bsky.social

But the gag is, actively having a job can disqualify you from SNAP. If you have $100+ in checking Ability to work f/t and no kids You do not qualify! SNAP is for persons “at-risk”.