Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2025

The Increasing Nutrition Access for Seniors Act of 2025 aims to make SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) more accessible for elderly and disabled individuals by simplifying certification and adding a practical medical deduction option. Key changes include extending certification periods to up to 36 months for households with no earned income, introducing a standard medical deduction that recipients can self-attest to (with a starting amount of $155 for FY2026 and indexed to CPI thereafter), and allowing states to use data matches instead of income verification for longer certification periods. These changes are designed to reduce administrative burden for both participants and state agencies, while maintaining oversight through optional higher medical deductions when states can justify them. The amendments take effect 180 days after enactment, but do not apply to certification periods that begin before that date.