SNAP Special Rules for the Elderly or Disabled
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 changes certain eligibility factors for SNAP. This includes changes to the SNAP work requirements and non-citizen eligibility. We are in the process of updating this page with the changes made by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025.
To get SNAP benefits, you must apply in the state in which you currently live and you must meet certain requirements, including resource and income limits.
Most SNAP eligibility rules apply to all households, but there are some special rules for households with elderly or disabled members that are described here. If your household does not have elderly or disabled members, you should read the general SNAP eligibility rules .
The information presented here is for Oct. 1, 2026 through Sept. 30, 2027.