Change waiver of work requirements under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Nebraska's LB 734 requires the Department of Health and Human Services to apply for a federal waiver that would eliminate work requirements for certain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants. It repeals existing state rules enforcing work requirements under SNAP, such as those affecting able-bodied adults without dependents. The bill also mandates an annual report to the legislature on SNAP outreach efforts and requires the development of a state outreach plan to increase program access. This change would directly affect SNAP recipients currently subject to work requirements, potentially allowing them to receive benefits without meeting work hours if the federal waiver is approved.