Montana HB902 revises SNAP program laws, seeks USDA waivers, and establishes a transitional benefits program.
Montana HB902 revises laws related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Montana. It requires the Department of Public Health and Human Services to seek a waiver from the USDA to limit SNAP benefits to healthy food items. It also seeks a waiver to restrict EBT card use to individuals over 16 years old. The bill establishes a transitional benefits program to prevent immediate loss of benefits for beneficiaries with increased income. It appropriates funds for the program and outlines rules for eligibility, benefit amounts, and program administration.
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