Thousands on SNAP could see benefit changes next month — check how your payments may shift

Nevada will start new SNAP rules from March 1, 2026. These rules come from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) passed in July 2025. About 505,500 people on SNAP in Nevada could be affected. Around 44,700 people may lose their food benefits under the new rules. The rules focus on ABAWD, which means Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents.

ABAWDs are people 18–64 years old who:

• Do not live with a child under 14
• Are not pregnant
• Do not take care of someone who cannot care for themselves
• Do not have health problems that stop them from working

ABAWDs must now work, train, or do approved programs at least 20 hours a week to get SNAP benefits for more than 3 months in 3 years, as cited by Newsweek.

Who must follow work rules now?

Some people who were exempt before now must follow the work rules. These include: parents with children 14 years or older, veterans, people who are homeless, and former foster youth. Most SNAP recipients who can work already follow the program’s rules. They may have to register for work, give information about jobs, or join training or work programs if required.

Job requirements for SNAP recipients

People must take suitable jobs unless they have a good reason not to. People who already work should not quit or work less if they work at least 30 hours a week or earn $217.50 per week, as noted by Newsweek.

The Center for Budget and Policy Priorities says that over 5 million people, including 800,000 children, could lose some SNAP benefits because of the new rules. People on SNAP should check the rules to make sure they do not lose their food help.

FAQs

Q1. Who will be affected by Nevada SNAP changes?

Adults 18–64 without young children, including some parents, veterans, and former foster youth, must follow new work rules.

Q2. What do I need to do to keep my SNAP benefits?

You must work, train, or join approved programs at least 20 hours per week if you are an ABAWD.