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• A licensed or certified psychologist, social worker or clinician, or another medical professional.
The signed statement must confirm that the individual is: • Unable to work due to the specific illness. • The length of time the individual is expected to be unable to work, or • Proof of temporary or permanent disability benefits issued by government or private sources.
Disability determined by the VA would qualify a SNAP recipient for the exemption as mentally/physically unfit, regardless of percentage.
▪ Note: An individual who is in the initial joint application process for SSI and SNAP is not considered an ABAWD. A client who has not applied for SSI on a joint application with SNAP benefits, or whose SSI is currently undergoing an appeal, is still considered an ABAWD. It should be noted that DFR does not currently receive joint applications for SSI and SNAP. Applications for any other type of disability does not affect work registration status. An individual who is not receiving a disability benefit would have to be determined unfit for work by another method. 2438.15.05.25
CARE OF AN INCAPACITATED INDIVIDUAL (S)
Recipients responsible for the care of an incapacitated individual are exempt. The incapacitated individual: • May or may not be an AG member. • Need not reside with the AG, and • No documentation of the incapacity is required unless it is questionable. If questionable, a physician's statement or other appropriate documentation should be obtained. 2438.15.05.30
INDIVIDUALS RESPONSIBLE FOR CARE OF A DEPENDENT CHILD (S)
An individual responsible for the care of a dependent child under age six is exempt from Work Registration.
If the child's sixth birthday occurs during the entitlement period, Work Registration is required as part of the next recertification process unless another exemption is met. 2438.15.05.35
STUDENT (S)
Students enrolled on at least a half-time basis (as defined by the institution) in any recognized school (including high school), training program, or institution of higher education, are exempt. Verification of enrollment and number of hours of participation are required.