Rolnictwo i żywność · 27/08/2013

US Rulemaking Simplifies Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, Expands Access to SNAP Benefits

The US Department of Agriculture has finalized a rulemaking to improve the administration of the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) and expand access to SNAP benefits, aligning with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) regulations, by eliminating household resources from consideration, expanding income deductions for medical expenses, and introducing new verification requirements.