HPIO releases explainer on federal changes to SNAP program

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HPIO has released a new policy explainer titled “SNAP at a Glance: Key Changes from HR 1.”
 
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) enables more than 1.4 million Ohioans to meet their basic food needs and supports local economies by generating up to $1.50 in economic activity for every $1 in benefits spent. HR 1, the federal reconciliation bill also known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which was enacted in July 2025, made substantial changes to SNAP that will affect eligibility for the program, as well as how the program is administered by Ohio and other states. Ohio’s share of SNAP costs is projected to rise 268%, from $146 million to nearly $540 million, due to provisions in HR 1 that shift more administrative and benefit costs onto states.
 
Enrollment in SNAP varies greatly in Ohio, from a high of 26% in Pike County to a low of 3.8% in Holmes County, as illustrated above.
 
The explainer describes how HR 1’s SNAP eligibility restrictions and expanded  work requirements are expected to negatively impact the ability of Ohioans to access healthy food.