.811 The following individuals shall be deferred from mandatory participation until the CWD determines that the situation precluding FSET participation no longer exists.

(a) A person who resides in a federally approved geographically excluded area. FOOD STAMP REGULATIONS 63-407.811(b) ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS Regulations (b) A person who participates in a program described in Section 63-407.23 that has participation requirements exceeding those contained in the FSET Program. (c) A person who is unable to participate due to personal circumstances. This shall include persons who: (1) Lack dependent care; (A) Lack of child care is defined in accordance with Section 63-408.41(j). (B) Lack of dependent care shall be determined if dependent care costs exceed the maximum dependent care deduction per month per dependent. (The current amounts are reproduced in Handbook Section 63-1101.23.) (2) Lack transportation which is defined as: (A) Private or public transportation is not available at reasonable times on a regular basis; or (B) Monthly transportation costs plus other costs of participation (excluding dependent care costs) that exceed the amounts as determined in Section 63-407.831. (3) Live an unreasonable distance from the FSET program site; (4) Have a severe family crisis; (A) Severe family crisis is defined as: An incapacitated or ill family member who temporarily needs the care of the registrant. (B) A death in the immediate family or of any person in the immediate household; (C) A situation in the immediate family or immediate household that temporarily requires the presence of the registrant. FOOD STAMP REGULATIONS Regulations ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS 63-407 (Cont.) (5) Are temporarily laid off from a job and expected to return to work within 60 days; (6) Are involved in legal difficulties (such as court mandated appearances) which preclude participation; (7) Have a temporary illness or disability; or (A) Temporary illness or disability is defined as: Pregnancy; (B) An illness or injury serious enough to temporarily prevent employment. Minor ailments, such as colds, will not defer a person from participation. (8) Repealed by Manual Letter No. FS-89-01, effective 1/1/89.