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New Work Requirements Would Slash SNAP Benefits for Many

The Congressional Budget Office projects that new work requirements would result in over 3.2 million Americans losing food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Currently, able-bodied adults aged 18 to 54 without dependent children must meet work requirements for SNAP eligibility. The proposal would raise the upper age limit to 64. This change …

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Fraud Alert for EBT cardholders after recent scams are on the rise

The Tennessee Department of Human Services is asking EBT cardholders and those who receive benefits using to be on the alert for potential scams. They say it’s important that SNAP, Families First (TANF), and Child Care Payment Assistance customers stay vigilant and cautious. They want to emphasize that the Tennessee Department of Human Services will …

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Summer EBT Program is Ready to Help

Summer EBT offers nutrition benefits to children in need during months when school meals are not available. Tennessee children who participated in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Families First (TANF), TennCare (Medicaid), or National School Lunch Program (NSLP) are automatically enrolled to receive Summer EBT. Tennessee parents can also apply for benefits based on …

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New Summer Program Will Help Combat Child Hunger

The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service has launched a new program called the Summer EBT to combat child hunger. This permanent program provides eligible families with benefits preloaded onto cards, which can be used at any grocery store that accepts SNAP or WIC benefits. The USDA expects more than 30 million children to benefit from …

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Help Available for SNAP Benefit Fraud Victims

Were you a victim of skimming, cloning, or similar SNAP fraud? Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers who believe their benefits were compromised by card skimming, phishing, or similar fraud tactics can submit a reimbursement request via the One DHS Customer Portal at https://onedhs.tn.gov/csp. This option is available to Tennesseans whose benefits were stolen after …

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Help for Victims of SNAP Fraud

Were you a victim of skimming, cloning, or similar SNAP fraud? Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers who believe their benefits were compromised by card skimming, phishing, or similar fraud tactics can submit a reimbursement request via the One DHS Customer Portal at https://onedhs.tn.gov/csp. This option is available to Tennesseans whose benefits were stolen after …

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