SNAP State Options Report
This report summarizes 19 SNAP policy options (in effect as of Oct. 1, 2023) and waivers (implemented as of July 1, 2023) chosen by SNAP state agencies (50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and Virgin Islands) in federal fiscal year (FY) 2023.
This report summarizes 21 SNAP policy options and waivers and categorizes the 53 SNAP state agencies according to the options and waivers they have implemented.
SNAP state agencies include all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. The information in this report is current as of Oct. 1, 2023. The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and Westat developed this report using extant data from the federal fiscal year (FFY) 2024 SNAP State Plans of Operation, approved waivers, and a review of state legislation and policy.
SNAP statutes, regulations, and FNS waiver authority provide state agencies with the ability to adapt the program to best meet the needs of eligible households in their jurisdictions. State agencies may implement certain options and waivers within specific geographical areas or for specific populations, so long as they are applied consistently and comply with federal civil rights laws. These policy options, waivers, and administrative choices help state agencies simplify program administration and operations while promoting program access, service delivery, effective stewardship of government resources, and program integrity.
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