Streamlines application and extends certification period for SNAP for certain populations; allows for low-cost or free delivery in certain instances.
This bill modifies New Jersey's SNAP program to simplify the application process and extend benefit certification periods for elderly and disabled households. It requires the state to update its online application system to be more user-friendly, mandate outreach at senior-serving agencies, and compel social service providers to screen their clients for eligibility. Additionally, the bill establishes a standard certification period of 36 months for these specific groups, provided they maintain contact with the agency at least once a year. Finally, it authorizes the Commissioner of Human Services to partner with private entities to offer free or low-cost food delivery to housebound seniors aged 60 and older, capping delivery fees at the lesser of three percent or $30 of their monthly benefit allotment.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 28, 2026
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Jun 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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Brian Bergen
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