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SUMMARY:April 2026 | Outreach Meeting: SNAP ABAWD Work Rules
DESCRIPTION:Tasmiah Ahmad\, Economic Justice Policy Advocate for the MA Law Reform Institute (MLRI)\, will share information on recent federal changes to the SNAP ABAWD Work Rules (for Able Bodied Adults With/Without Dependents). New ABAWD rules apply to people 18 through 64 years old. Older adults who were previously not subject to the rules may lose benefits if they don't report an exemption to DTA or meet strict work requirements. Most older adults should be exempt\, and therefore\, shouldn't have to meet the rules to stay on SNAP.\nTasmiah will discuss recent changes to the ABAWD rules\, how to report exemptions to DTA\, and how to meet the work rules. Please register for this training to learn how to navigate the ABAWD rules and ensure your clients stay connected to their SNAP benefits.\nIf you have questions\, contact: Hayley Wood\, Economic Security & Outreach Manager\, hayley@mcoaonline.org\; 413-923-1939
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Tasmiah Ahmad\, Economic Justice Policy Advocate for the MA Law Reform Institute (MLRI)\, will share information on recent federal changes to the SNAP ABAWD Work Rules (for Able Bodied Adults With/Without Dependents). New ABAWD rules apply to people 18 through \;64 years old. Older adults who were previously not subject to the rules may lose benefits if they don&rsquo\;t report an exemption to DTA or meet strict work requirements. Most older adults should be exempt\, and therefore\, shouldn'\;t have to meet the rules to stay on SNAP.
Tasmiah will discuss recent changes to the ABAWD rules\, how to report exemptions to DTA\, and how to meet the work rules. Please register for this training to learn how to navigate the ABAWD rules and ensure your clients stay connected to their SNAP benefits.
If you have questions\, contact: Hayley Wood\, Economic Security &\; Outreach Manager\, hayley@mcoaonline.org\; 413-923-1939
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