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The SNAP Healthy Choice Waiver is a demonstration waiver in the State of Nebraska to improve healthy food choices within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by eliminating the purchases of soda, "soft drinks," energy drinks, and candy. This waiver is currently pending approval by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA).
Pending federal approval, beginning on December 1, 2026, soda, soft drinks, and energy drinks will no longer be eligible for purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Pending federal approval, candy will no longer be eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits, effective on March 1, 2027.For Nebraska retailers, this means SNAP benefits can no longer be used to purchase specific ineligible items at your location, including soda, soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy, starting on the respective dates. DHHS looks forward to working with our retailers to implement these changes to create a healthier Nebraska.
Authorized Retailer Information
SNAP Healthy Choice Waiver Product Matrix
Retailer Compliance Policies
Signage for Retailers
New Nebraska SNAP/EBT Restrictions / Black & White Version
New Nebraska SNAP/EBT Restrictions- Spanish
Retailer Card Skimming Information
Retailer Information about Skimming Devices - English
Retailer Information about Skimming Devices - Spanish
Retailer Information about Skimming Devices - Arabic
SNAP Healthy Choice Waiver Webinars
The SNAP Healthy Choice Waiver is a demonstration waiver in the State of Nebraska. Pending federal approval by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Administration (FNA), beginning December 1, 2026 soda, soft drinks and energy drinks will no longer be eligible for purchase with SNAP benefits.
The DHHS SNAP Healthy Choice Waiver team will be hosting a series of webinars for retailers. Our goal is to provide information to retailers regarding the waiver.
SNAP Healthy Choice Waiver Webinar
The webinar links are listed below
Contact Information