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Chapter: 1400 Technical Requirements Program: FS 23 The individual does not have to be a resident of a center. However, the Substance Abuse Program must certify the treatment center as an eligible facility. The provider must verify the individual is participating in the treatment program. 1410.1906.10 Complying with Work Requirements for TCA/RAP/Match Grant (FS) Individuals subject to and complying with any work requirement under Title IV-A of the Social Security Act (TCA participants) are exempt from SNAP E&T work requirements.

Evaluate individuals sanctioned for failure to comply with any TCA work requirements to determine if they meet a food stamp exemption. If they meet a food stamp exemption, do not apply a sanction to the food stamp benefits. If they do not meet a food stamp exemption, apply a sanction according to food stamp work requirements. 1410.1906.11 Receiving Unemployment Compensation (FS) SNAP E&T considers individuals receiving unemployment compensation to be participating in a work activity and exempt from SNAP E&T work requirements. An individual who has applied for, but is not receiving unemployment compensation, is exempt if the individual must register for work with CareerSource as part of the unemployment compensation application process. 1410.1906.12 Working Minimum of 120 Hours Monthly (FS) Individuals are exempt from SNAP E&T work requirements if they are employed or self-employed and meet one of the following criteria:

1. working a minimum of 120 hours/month; 2. receiving earnings equal to or greater than the federal minimum wage multiplied by 120 hours (at least $870 monthly); or 3. migrant or seasonal farm workers under contract or similar agreement with an employer to begin work within 30 days.

When determining whether a self-employed individual is exempt, use the following information:

1. Income alone may be sufficient.

2. The self-employment enterprise must require 120 hours/month on an annual basis. If the income does not indicate full-time employment, but the individual claims full-time self- employment, the individual must cooperate to establish if the volume of work and income claimed justifies the self-employment as full-time employment.

Individuals who are working but not being paid, in exchange for expenses or for in-kind services such as working to pay their rent, meet this exemption if they are working 120 hours/month or the amount of the expense is equal to or greater than the federal minimum wage multiplied by 120 hours (at least $870 monthly). 1410.1907 Loss of Exemption While Certified (FS) Individuals who lose an exemption due to a change in circumstances must comply with SNAP E&T work requirements.

When the customer reports a change that causes them to lose their exemption, refer the individual to participate by entering the referral code on the electronic case. 1410.1908 Provider Reporting Requirements (FS) SNAP E&T providers must notify the Department of employment for each participant. This does not relieve an individual of the responsibility to report receipt of income from employment for any member of the SFU according to reporting requirements.