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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) reaches 42 million Americans and is an effective buffer against food insecurity. However, many families face difficulty recertifying their eligibility, which can cause interruptions in, or loss of, benefits.  


Drawing on nationally representative survey data,
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new Urban Institute analysis estimates the share of adults ages 18-64 in families who received SNAP in 2024 whose benefits were stopped or interrupted, finding that:
- 24 percent reported that their benefits were stopped or interrupted during the last year. This share included 13 percent who lost benefits because of problems recertifying their eligibility on time and 8 percent who were told they were no longer eligible.
- Benefit interruptions were more common among workers, adults living with children, and younger adults.
- The most common reasons for benefit loss because of recertification challenges included not having enough time to recertify after getting a notice (40 percent) or not receiving a notice from the state (32 percent).The researchers highlight that upcoming changes to SNAP under the 2025 budget reconciliation bill—which expand work requirements and increase administrative pressures for states—are expected to increase the risk of benefit loss for families nationwide.

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