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SNAP CERTIFICATION MANUAL – SECTION 3000 3240 Household Member Caring for Dependent Child Under Age 6 or Incapacitated Person

3200 Individuals Exempt from General Work Requirements • Individuals receiving services through Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS). • Individuals receiving Worker’s Compensation or other short-term disability benefits. • Individuals living with a medical condition that causes them to be physically or mentally unfit for employment as verified by a medical provider. • Individuals receiving temporary or permanent disability benefits issued by governmental or private sources. • Individuals with proof they receive or have a pending application for SSA/SSI. • Veterans who are rated as 100% disabled. When a member is not receiving disability benefits, the worker will determine if the member’s disability is obvious or if verification is required. An obvious disability is one where the worker can easily determine that the individual is incapable of gainful employment. Individuals with obvious disabilities include, but are not limited to, individuals who are: 1. Recovering from major surgery within the last six (6) weeks; or 2. Housebound or wheelchair bound When the disability is not obvious or is questionable, verification must be provided. Acceptable verification includes, but is not limited to: 1. A statement from a medical professional indicating the cause of disability and, if known, how long the disability is expected to last; 2. A decision by the Medical Review Team that the individual is currently living with a disability; or 3. Collateral evidence (written or oral) that the individual receives services through Arkansas Rehabilitation Services. Documentation should appear in the case record regarding: a. The nature of any disability which results in an exemption; b. The anticipated length of the disability; and c. The type of verification obtained if the exemption was verified. 3240 Household Member Caring for Dependent Child Under 6 Years of Age or Incapacitated Person SNAP Manual 07/01/2026 An adult household member who is responsible for the care of a dependent child under six (6) years of age or is responsible for the care of an incapacitated person of any age is exempt from the General Work Requirements. Exemptions for the care of an incapacitated person should be fully documented. Verification from a medical professional must include the name of the person providing care and a description of the incapacitating condition. If a child reaches his/her sixth (6th) birthday within a certification period, the household member responsible