Starting February 1, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants between the ages of 18 and 64 without dependents will need to meet new work-reporting requirements to keep their benefits or prove they qualify for an exemption. SNAP participants will need to work, volunteer, or participate in qualifying education at least 80 hours a month to remain on the program. SNAP participants who qualify for a work-requirement exemption – such as having a child under the age of 14 or a medically certified disability – should alert the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) immediately to avoid losing their benefits on May 1. An easy-to-use screener to check if you are exempt is available at saveoursnap.org. SNAP participants who don’t qualify for an exemption will need to prove that they have met the work requirements to keep their benefits past May 1 and should notify IDHS immediately. See more details at saveoursnap.org.