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81-Year-Old’s SNAP Cut to $24 After Bill Reform

6/28/2026

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An 81-year-old New York City resident, Shiela Boyd, saw her SNAP benefit drop from $298 to $24 after the One Big Beautiful Bill reforms and had her appeal denied by the state SNAP commissioner.
The reforms, which cut SNAP participation by about five million in March, are projected by the CBO to lower the caseload by 2.7 million.
The White House says the bill promotes work, responsibility, and focus on those in need.

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Story summary

An 81-year-old New York City resident, Shiela Boyd, saw her SNAP benefit drop from $298 to $24 after the One Big Beautiful Bill reforms and had her appeal denied by the state SNAP commissioner.
The reforms, which cut SNAP participation by about five million in March, are projected by the CBO to lower the caseload by 2.7 million.
The White House says the bill promotes work, responsibility, and focus on those in need.