What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 3474.
Enhanced Nutrition Access for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
This act aims to simplify access to nutrition programs for older adults and individuals with disabilities. It introduces streamlined application procedures, longer certification periods, and new options for home food delivery, intending to combat food insecurity and improve beneficiaries' quality of life.
Key points
Extends SNAP certification periods from 24 to 36 months for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Introduces a standard medical expense deduction in SNAP, simplifying benefit calculations.
Establishes simplified application processes for seniors and individuals with disabilities in SNAP, including self-declaration of information and reduced interview requirements.
Launches a pilot program for home food delivery for older adults and individuals with disabilities, allowing reimbursement for participating stores.
Expands the Commodity Supplemental Food Program to include adults with disabilities and increases its funding.
Increases funding and expands the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, raising minimum and maximum benefit amounts and enabling electronic payment modernization.
Provides infrastructure funding for farmers' markets and a pilot program for local produce procurement for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Status:
Expired
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