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Job and Family Services warns some SNAP recipients will face new 20‑hour monthly requirement starting in February
Summary
Lake County Job and Family Services told commissioners the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services will change some SNAP exemptions beginning in February so certain recipients who previously were exempt must work or volunteer 20 hours per month; letters and robo calls will be sent and county staff can assist.
A representative from the Lake County Department of Job and Family Services briefed the board on an upcoming change to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) exemptions that will take effect in February. The presenter said some individuals who previously qualified for exemptions will be subject to a 20‑hour per month work or volunteer requirement going forward.
The presenter…
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