The Problem with Work Requirements

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16. These Supposed Requirements Will Change Nothing

The vast majority of SNAP recipient who would fall under these requirements are already working. There will continue to be exceptions for disability and medical issues and homelessnessThis will merely add an additional administrative layer to the program that in end will probably drive up admin costs to the program. I doubt very many, if any current recipient will see any effect whatsoever aside from signing some sort of certification box when the apply for their benefits. This was a sly move by Biden that can be slow walked into effect and be administratively neutered upon implementation. It lets McCarthy claim a win, but it’s truly only symbolic, it will have practically no real world implications for program recipients.