The recent welfare law passed by Congress in August of 1996 made significant changes in food stamps. The most important change is that the law limits food stamp benefits for certain people to 3 months in a 36 month period. New exemptions . The individual does not have access to a registered vehicle and does not live in a municipality that has public transportation.
People are exempt from being disqualified under any of the following circumstances.
Are pregnant, or 9. Regularly participate in a substance abuse and rehabilitation program. Check to see if the person is completing 24 hours in the month of workfare for general assistance. If they are completing it, they will be eligible for food stamps. People may qualify in any month by volunteering 24 hours per month or by meeting any other exemption in that month.