North Carolina - SNAP noncitizen eligibility changes are reviewed at recertification, including September and October cases
North Carolina DHHS says SNAP noncitizen eligibility rules changed February 1, 2026, and current recipients are reviewed at their next recertification. The agency gives September 2026 as an example of when a household’s immigration status may be reviewed; affected noncitizens may lose eligibility at recertification, while eligible household members continue receiving benefits.