Bill > LB192

This bill modifies provisions of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Nebraska by making several key changes. The bill increases the gross income eligibility limit to 165% of the federal poverty guidelines, eliminates most asset limits for eligibility (with a liquid asset cap of $25,000), and removes the requirement for the Department of Health and Human Services to submit an annual evaluation report to the Legislature. The bill also restricts the department from seeking waivers of federal work requirements, except in specific circumstances, and allows the department to require participants to engage in employment and training programs. For individuals with controlled substance-related felony convictions, the bill maintains existing eligibility restrictions, allowing those with one or two possession convictions to receive benefits if they participate in a substance abuse treatment program. The legislation aims to maximize the number of Nebraska residents served by SNAP while encouraging work and employment, and it specifically notes that these changes are contingent upon receiving appropriate federal funding to implement the new provisions.

Health and Social Services

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