SNAP Changes
Changes to Maryland Medicaid and SNAP Coming January 1
A new federal law that goes into effect January 1, 2027, adds new requirements for up to 320,000 Maryland Medicaid members. Work Requirements Some Medicaid members may need to complete at least 80 hours in a month doing one or more of these activities: Working at a job or earning at least $580 a month. Volunteering in the community. Taking part in job training programs. Going to school, college, technical school or taking GED classes. New applicants must complete work requirements or other activities in the month prior to the application. Existing members must complete work requirements or other activities ...