<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=32l57P_1H440MjA00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=32l57P_1H440MjA00" width="800" height="450" >SOUTH BEND, IN (WSBT) — It's been almost one year since changes were made to Indiana's SNAP program, and we're seeing the difference in numbers here in the Hoosier State.The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps low-income families with their grocery budget.Since those changes were made, the number of Hoosiers benefiting from the program has decreased.From the number of applications to the number of redeterminations—which are checks to ensure you still qualify for assistance.Some changes made over the past year were driven by Senate Enrolled Act One.SEA One brought major changes, not only to the state's property tax and local income taxes but also to public assistance programs, like SNAP.At the beginning of this year, the state implemented Smart SNAP, removing the ability to purchase sugary drinks and candy with SNAP benefits.It also changed the work requirements, increasing the age limit from 54 to 64.It also removed temporary exemptions for those experiencing homelessness, veterans, and former foster care children.The program also changed residency verification and requirements.It also modified the exceptions for caring for someone 13 or younger; previously, it applied to those 18 or younger.Indiana restored federal asset limits to $3,000 for households and $4,500 for those with elderly or disabled family members, meaning the amount of money a household can have and still qualify.<h2>A look at the numbers</h2>In 2025, the state distributed $1,429,581,186 in assistance; this year, it distributed almost $1,273,669,900. This is a decrease of about 11 percent.The state saw 654,104 applications and redetermination requests in 2025. That's a change of nearly 14% compared to this year, when it saw 564,026.Last year, almost 10% of Hoosiers applied. By comparison, just more than 8% of the state applied.One change implemented just last month: Indiana will now pay 75% of administrative costs. That's an estimated impact of nearly $47 million extra a year, which will have to be accounted for in next year's budget.</div></body>

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SOUTH BEND, IN (WSBT) — It's been almost one year since changes were made to Indiana's SNAP program, and we're seeing the difference in numbers here in the Hoosier State. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program helps low-income families with their grocery budget. Since those changes were made, the number...

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SOUTH BEND, IN (WSBT) — It's been almost one year since changes were made to Indiana's SNAP program, and we're seeing the difference in numbers here in the

Indiana SNAP participation drop nearly a year after changes

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