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Therefore, it is necessary to periodically review the exemption circumstances but no later than six (6) months after application to determine whether the recipient’s exempt status should be revoked or maintained.

2438.17.00 ABLE BODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS (S)

An ABAWD is defined as an Able-Bodied Adult without Dependents and is subject to time limited benefits. ABAWDs are limited to 3 months of SNAP benefits within a fixed 36-month period unless meeting one of the following requirements: • Working an average of 20 hours per week for a total of 80 hours per month; includes those who are self-employed. • Participating in an approved SNAP employment and training activity through the Indiana Manpower Placement and Comprehensive Training (IMPACT) program, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) or a program under Section 236 of the Trade Act of 1974 (TAA), or any other approved employment and training activity for a minimum of 20 hours per week (may not be averaged) • Participating in a combination of work and an approved SNAP employment and training activity for a minimum of 20 hours per week • Participating in a Workfare (Community Work Experience Program-CWEP) activity for the required hours. The number of hours required to fulfill the requirement with a CWEP activity is calculated by dividing the individual’s allotment by the federal minimum wage (rounded down) for example: ABAWD with $192 allotment divided by federal minimum wage of $7.25 would meet the monthly requirement by having 26 hours in a CWEP activity. (f14)

The 36-month time periods are: • July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2018. • July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2021. • July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2024. • July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.

Prorated SNAP benefits are not counted toward the 3-month limit. Additionally, if the individual does not receive SNAP benefits in a month, that month is not counted in the 3-month compliance determination. This includes months where the individual was sanctioned but continues to be a household member. This also includes an ABAWD who did not participate in each month.

SNAP benefits erroneously received by an ABAWD shall be counted unless or until the ABAWD repays the benefit in full. 2438.17.05 ABAWD STATUS DETERMINATION (S)

ABAWD status is determined at initial application, redetermination, or when an individual is added to the case.