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bucolic_frolic

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3. Asset tests vs incomes

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Mon May 4, 2026, 03:45 PM

15 hrs ago

"In most states, SNAP (food stamps) does not have an asset test for most households. Through a policy called Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE), over 40 states have eliminated asset limits to simplify enrollment and encourage savings."

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Trump administration claims food aid fraud but critics say 'there's no evidence' [View all] BumRushDaShow 16 hrs ago OP

If you make a claim, show evidence or it's BS. Permanut 15 hrs ago #1

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Asset tests vs incomes bucolic_frolic 15 hrs ago #3

In Pa. orangecrush 10 hrs ago #6

In California EuterpeThelo 9 hrs ago #8

Utterly agree. orangecrush 9 hrs ago #9

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The welfare Rebl2 10 hrs ago #7

In Reagan's day it was the welfare Cadillac NH Ethylene 7 hrs ago #10

More than 10 years and thousands of Trump lies later... CBHagman 7 hrs ago #11