10/28/2025: New Work Requirement Changes due to the "Big Beautiful Budget Bill" (HR1):

Starting December 1, 2025, all towns in Connecticut will now follow special SNAP work rules for adults, as no towns will qualify for an exemption due to low unemployment under 10%. Please use this SNAP Work Rules Pre-screener link below, to understand if these new rules apply.

New Work Requirement Changes -

• Increases the age limit of Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) subject to work requirements from 55 to 64
• Changes the exemption for adults with children under the age of 18 to adults with children under the age of 14
• Removes exemptions for veterans, those experiencing homelessness, young adults under the age of 24 and those who have aged out of foster care. Limits waivers to towns/areas that have an unemployment rate greater than 10%
• SNAP able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD) work requirements - age changes - Anticipated implementation starting November 2025
• SNAP ABAWD work requirements - Town exemptions - Expires November 2, 2025, households will be impacted Dec. 2025 to Feb. 2026.

To see if individuals may be affected: SNAP Work Rules Pre-screener

For more details on the program, visit the link below. Individuals with questions should call DSS Benefits Center at 1-855-626-6632.