Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia are the first of at least 18 states to enact the SNAP waivers.

The Trump administration has pushed these restrictions by citing health reasons, but past research suggests that they'll be costly and complicated to implement.

Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah and West Virginia are the first of at least 18 states to enact the SNAP waivers.

SNAP users in five states face limits what they can buy that take effect Thursday. At least 18 states are implementing new rules beginning in 2026.