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Volume IIA

OMTL-659 SNAP Work Requirements

R. 10/1/24

MS 2500 PROCEDURES FOR NON-EXEMPT ABAWD (1)

The following are the procedures for when an individual who is a non-exempt ABAWD applies for SNAP.

A. [The individual must state whether they wish to volunteer to participate in E&T activities at the time of application and when adding additional members to the household.]

1. Answer YES or NO to the volunteer question for each appropriate individual.

2. Explain form FSET-101, SNAP Employment and Training Fact Sheet. The worker should also explain that the system generates a copy of this form and they will receive it via mail.

3. [Explain the ABAWD requirements. If the individual agrees to participate in the E&T program, they will receive an appointment for an assessment with their local E&T Provider when the case is approved.

4. Explain that individuals who participate in the E&T program are eligible for a transportation payment up to $25 based on anticipated expenses. Client statement is accepted as verification of the amount. The transportation payment is issued by the E&T provider once the individual completes the E&T assessment and agrees to participate in the E&T program.

5. Advise the individual that failure to comply with the ABAWD requirements will result in ineligibility.

B. If the individual begins working 80 hours or more per month and the worker verifies the number of hours, the member will be exempt from ABAWD provisions. When doing this change, the ABAWD questions must be updated to show the exemption.