The Trump administration has revealed plans to make all current SNAP recipients reapply for their benefits in an attempt to prevent fraud.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told Newsmax on Thursday the plan is to “have everyone reapply for their benefits, make sure that everyone that’s taking a taxpayer-funded benefit through … food stamps, that they literally are vulnerable and they can’t survive without it.”
SNAP fraud can occur when incorrect information is submitted, intentionally or unintentionally, such as misstated income, household size, or identity. Errors can be intentional, or in some cases arise from caseworker mistakes, outdated employer payroll data, or confusion over complex rules. Misusing benefits, such as by exchanging SNAP benefits for cash, is also considered fraud.
State SNAP agencies already require recipients to recertify their details as often as every six months, and households are expected to report any updates to their employment situation, income, or other personal information.
This is a developing story and will be updated.