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SNAP Healthy Choice Waiver

Three photos of people picking out food and beverages at the supermarket. Colorado Healthy Choice logo.

Significant Updates:

The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) is discontinuing its efforts to implement the SNAP Healthy Choice Waiver, as federal policy currently prohibits states from piloting programs that restrict SNAP food and beverage purchases.

While this specific initiative is ending, CDHS remains dedicated to the health and well-being of all Coloradans and will continue exploring alternative strategies that align with federal guidance and executive directives to support these goals.

What should retailers do?


  • Please remove all store signage that lists SNAP beverage changes 
  • Please ensure that POS systems reflect no changes in what SNAP clients can purchase 

 

What's NOT Changing


  • SNAP products and eligibility requirements remain the same