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SNAP CERTIFICATION MANUAL – SECTION 7000 7200 Non-Eligibility Factors 7200 Non-Eligibility Factors Factor How Factor is Applied Verification Action to Take if Factor Not Met Policy Reference Identity The identity of the household member (and AR if applicable) must be verified. Mandatory Deny the application. A notice will be generated automatically SNAP 1400 and SNAP 960 (AR) Residency The household must live in Mandatory Deny the application. A SNAP 1300- Arkansas. notice will be generated 1330 automatically. Household The household must establish If questionable to the Deny the application. A SNAP 1600- Composition who lives in the home and worker. notice will be generated 1620 whether each member is eligible automatically. to participate. Separate When two groups of individuals To the extent Include all individuals as SNAP 1630- Household living in the same residence wish determined necessary household members when 1633 Status to claim that they are separate by the worker. determining eligibility. households for SNAP purposes, the household applying for SNAP benefits must establish this claim. Work Registration Requirements All household members subject to work registration must meet the work registration requirements including voluntary quit and reduction of work hours. For individuals claiming disability, verify as per SNAP 3230. Disqualify members who not comply. • First violation: 3 months. • Second violation: 6 months. SNAP 3400 SNAP 3410 • Third and subsequent violations: 12 months. Requirement to Work Able-bodied household members between the ages of 18 and 49 must work at least 20 hours per week or participate in a work program. This requirement does not apply to parents of minor children, pregnant women or people who are otherwise exempt from work registration. For individuals claiming disability, verify as per SNAP 3500. Disqualify members who do not comply. SNAP 3500