New York A04416 requires the department of social services to apply for a waiver to create a list of healthy and nutritious foods and beverages for.

New York A04416 amends the social services law to require the department of social services to apply for a waiver or request authorization from the federal government to ensure that supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits are used only for the purchase of healthy and nutritious foods and beverages. The office of temporary and disability assistance, in consultation with the department of health, will establish a list of approved foods and beverages, excluding items with significant amounts of added sugar, artificial sweeteners, or sodium.

New York A04416 requires the department of social services to apply for a waiver to create a list of healthy and nutritious foods and beverages for.

New York A04416 amends the social services law to require the department of social services to apply for a waiver or request authorization from the federal government to ensure that supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits are used only for the purchase of healthy and nutritious foods and beverages. The office of temporary and disability assistance, in consultation with the department of health, will establish a list of approved foods and beverages, excluding items with significant amounts of added sugar, artificial sweeteners, or sodium.