So what does everyone think about the new Food Stamp reforms starting June1? In Obama's stimulus there are some new rules going into effect for Food Stamps. My oldest DD is a Food Stamp Worker and they have been going over the new rules. Starting June 1, you don't have to show any of your assests. Right now you can only have $2000 in the bank, a vehicle worth a certain amount, your primary residence and if you own rental property it has to be up for sale, those are the main ones I remember. After June1, 2009 if you have no income or are low income you will automatically qualify for Food Stamps, no matter how much you have in the bank, no matter how many vehicles you own, no matter how much property you have. They will not even be asking for proof of that after June1. Also, the benefits are being increased until October 1. Also they used to require that if you were single (no kids) you had to work at least 20 hours a week to get Food Stamps, no more, you don't have to work at all.

I think this is going to cost the tax payers more money in the long run. I also think that people are going to use the system more, that maybe you might be unemployed but have alot of savings to live on for awhile, but will be applying for food stamps just because you can. What does everyone else think?

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