Time limits have long been used within SNAP as a policy tool intended to promote work. In practice, however, these policies function primarily as documentation requirements that can push extremely low-income individuals off assistance — even when they are working or facing barriers to stable employment.

As policymakers consider expanding similar approaches into other programs, including healthcare and housing, it is critical to examine the real-world consequences.

Join FRAC, National Low-Income Housing Coalition, and Families USA as they bring together experts across food security, healthcare, and housing to explore:

• The history and policy design of time limits in SNAP

• Evidence of their impact on hunger, health, and economic stability

• Lessons from state-level pilot programs and administrative implementation

• What expansion into healthcare and housing could mean for vulnerable communities

At a time when families are facing rising costs of food, rent, and healthcare, understanding how these policies intersect is more important than ever.