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Streamlining Food Access: New Nutrition Rules for Seniors and Disabled Adults.

This Act aims to simplify access to federal nutrition programs, primarily SNAP, for older adults and adults with disabilities. It introduces longer certification periods, a standard medical expense deduction, and streamlined application processes. Crucially, it authorizes funding for free grocery delivery services for eligible individuals facing mobility challenges.
Key points
Extends the maximum certification period for food assistance (SNAP) to 36 months, reducing the frequency of reapplication requirements.
Establishes a standard medical expense deduction in SNAP, simplifying benefit calculations for seniors and disabled adults.
Creates a pilot program funding free grocery delivery services for eligible seniors and disabled adults who cannot easily shop in person.
Expands eligibility for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program and Farmers' Market Nutrition Program to include more adults with disabilities.
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Additional Information
Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2023
Print number: S 1036
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2023-03-29