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bucolic_frolic

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3. Asset tests vs incomes

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Mon May 4, 2026, 03:45 PM

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"In most states, SNAP (food stamps) does not have an asset test for most households. Through a policy called Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE), over 40 states have eliminated asset limits to simplify enrollment and encourage savings."

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