DHS Online Screening Tool Helps SNAP Recipients Navigate New Rules

Written By Nathan Duke

Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services (DHS) has launched a new online screening tool to help Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients and applicants navigate new requirements to access benefits.

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New federal rules may require some SNAP recipients and applicants to meet and report work requirements - such as working, volunteering, or participating in education or training for at least 20 hours per week.

To help determine if these requirements apply, the DHS has created a quick online screening tool. By answering a few “yes” or “no” questions, users can see whether they need to meet the requirements, may qualify for an exemption, or should report current activities to their caseworker.

The tool is informational and not a final eligibility decision, but it can help SNAP recipients understand next steps and prepare for conversations with their caseworker.

For any questions about reporting work or activities, SNAP recipients should contact their County Assistance Office or call 877-395-8930.

Nathan Duke
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