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Food Stamp reforms - What kind of crap is this??
reading on another board, which shall not be named....
So what does everyone think about the new Food Stamp reforms starting June1?
In Obama's stimulus there are some new rules going into effect for Food Stamps.
My oldest DD is a Food Stamp Worker and they have been going over the new rules.
Starting June 1, you don't have to show any of your assests. Right now you can only have $2000 in the bank, a vehicle worth a certain amount, your primary residence and if you own rental property it has to be up for sale, those are the main ones I remember.
After June1, 2009 if you have no income or are low income you will automatically qualify for Food Stamps, no matter how much you have in the bank, no matter how many vehicles you own, no matter how much property you have. They will not even be asking for proof of that after June1.
Also, the benefits are being increased until October 1. Also they used to require that if you were single (no kids) you had to work at least 20 hours a week to get Food Stamps, no more, you don't have to work at all.
I think this is going to cost the tax payers more money in the long run. I also think that people are going to use the system more, that maybe you might be unemployed but have alot of savings to live on for awhile, but will be applying for food stamps just because you can. What does everyone else think?
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03-25-2009 09:55 PM
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That's just great. It will enable the leeches to leech even more out of the system. (I'm not referring to the people who have paid in, need a leg up, and are at least trying)
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Hows that supposed to help the economy. Just more money to add to the deficit. Theres nothing wrong with people having limits put on them to get federal aid. I see a lot of abuse of this in the future. But I guess Obama has to keep his campaign promises.
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I think it falls right in line with offering SCHIP to folks making 100,000 per year. I think the gov is WANTING the middle class dependent on gov and this is just another way to make that happen.
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This was also posted on that site.
The change is part of assembly bill 433. THis is info from CA. CA expects 37,000 more families to now be eligible for food stamps.
http://www.cfpa.net/2008LegislativePage/AB433FAQ.pdf
Why is it important to remove the asset test barrier for applicants?
Experts agree that asset development and retention are key anti-poverty strategies. Families should not
have to exhaust all of their assets and resources before getting help; yet, the Food Stamp Program
currently only allows families to have only $2000 in assets. This $2000 dollar limit was set in 1977, over
30 years ago. AB 433 would provide a much needed update to this asset requirement, enabling
struggling families retain savings as a way to cushion against financial uncertainties and climb out of
poverty.
Will AB 433 enable people with very high assets to receive food stamps?
AB 433 does remove the asset test, but only for people whose incomes are low enough to qualify for
food stamps. The data shows that people eligible for food stamps have few resources. Food stamps will
continue to be provided to people that are in the most need, as income or lack thereof is the primary
determinate of need.
How will AB 433 streamline the application process and save time?
AB 433 will allow county workers to save time and paperwork by eliminating the asset test step in the
application process. They will not have to verify the amount of funds in various bank accounts or the
value of other assets. The Food Stamp Program can then quickly provide food assistance to the lowincome
people that need help
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The people that have a lot of money and assets will find a way to take advantage of this. Wait and see.
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Originally Posted by
gmyers
Hows that supposed to help the economy. Just more money to add to the deficit. Theres nothing wrong with people having limits put on them to get federal aid. I see a lot of abuse of this in the future. But I guess Obama has to keep his campaign promises.
Of course there's nothing wrong with have limits/qualifications. In fact there should be. You're right, this opens door for more abuse.
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It's bad enough that ppl hide their assets to get on food stamps now (that might not otherwise qualify) -- it's gonna get worse in June.
I had not heard anything about this "new way of doing the same old schit" before, so I thought I would bring it up and ask...
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CA expects 37,000 more families to now be eligible for food stamps.
I never want to not help folks that need it. But, isn't California broke? I wonder if they cut something else to inact this or if it's just more spending?
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this is an incentive NOT to work? or am i reading it wrong?
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