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Resource | Guidance Documents SNAP - Simplified Process for Fiscal Year 2027 Standard Utility Allowance Values

For FY27, we are continuing to offer state agencies a simplified option as changes from OBBB continue to be implemented. State agencies may not use a new SUA methodology to calculate their SUA values without approval from FNA and are required to update their SUA values each year. 

08/24/2026
Resource | Guidance Documents SNAP Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025: Time Limit Changes - QAs #1

These questions and answers provide additional information on implementing Section 10102 of the OBBB, which changes exceptions from the time limit, restricts waivers of the time limit, and allows for good faith exemptions for Alaska and Hawaii. 

06/11/2026
Resource | Guidance Documents SNAP Provisions of OBBB, Section 10106 Administrative Cost Sharing: Questions and Answers

We are releasing this memorandum in response to questions received on SNAP administrative cost sharing. SNAP is working on regulatory changes that will codify final policy decisions on the implementation of Section 10106 of OBBB.

05/21/2026
Resource | Research and Data Summary of Peer Review Comments on Food Pattern Modeling Conducted by the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee conducted Food Pattern Modeling analyses across 12 protocols with support from staff from USDA’s Nutrition and Economic Analysis Branch within the Food and Nutrition Administration, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.

01/20/2026
Resource | Policy SNAP Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill - Alien SNAP Eligibility - Question and Answer #1

The OBBB makes significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including changes to alien eligibility for SNAP. This question-and-answer set provides additional information on Section 10108 of the OBBB.

12/09/2025
Resource | Policy SNAP Questions and Answers on Quality Control Variance Exclusion

This memo provides answers to follow-up questions submitted by state agencies on the variance exclusion period for implementation of Section 10102: Modifications to SNAP Work Requirements for Able-Bodied Adults and Section 10103: Availability of Standard Utility Allowances Based on Receipt of Energy Assistance.

11/14/2025
Resource | Policy Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 – Alien SNAP Eligibility

This memorandum provides State agencies with additional information on implementing Section 10108 of the OBBB, which makes changes to alien eligibility for SNAP.

10/30/2025
Resource | Policy SNAP Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025: ABAWD Waivers - Implementation Memorandum

This memorandum provides state agencies with additional information on implementing Section 10102(b) and (c) of the OBBB, which changes criteria for waivers of the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) time limit with special provisions for Alaska and Hawaii. Please note, we are reviewing SNAP regulations pertaining to ABAWD waiver requirements following enactment of the OBBB to determine changes necessary to comply with the changes.

10/03/2025
Resource | Policy SNAP Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025: ABAWD Exceptions - Implementation Memorandum

This memorandum provides state agencies additional information on implementing Section 10102(a) of the OBBB, which changes exceptions from the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) time limit.

10/02/2025
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