The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently accepting public comments on a proposed rule change for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Currently those who receive assistance through a state program funded through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grants may be automatically enrolled in SNAP.

The USDA is proposing that the eligibility requirements be refined by moving away from the automatic enrollment process. The department shares that this would “address program integrity issues.” The department says the current system enables people who