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Division/Section Family Support Chapter No./Name 4 – Economic Stability (ES) Part No./Name B – Eligibility Factors Section No./Name B-1400-FITAP-SNAP-STEP SNAP Work Requirements Document No./Name B-1470-SNAP Time-Limited Benefits for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) Effective Date February 1, 2026

20 of 22 In a LITE enhancement to be determined, if ‘No’ is selected, in all modes, (Intake, SR, redetermination, CR, and Revert to Open) the warning messages below will display to remind the worker to complete the case note documenting why there was no discussion.

• “MWR Requirements discussion not completed. Case Note needed”.

• “ABAWD Work Requirements and SNAP time limit discussion not completed. Case Note needed”.

Example Case Note: Called client at the number on file and there was no answer. A message was left advising the household to contact the worker to discuss the SNAP work registration requirements. Left contact information.

Example Case Note: Called client at the number on file and there was no answer. A message was left advising the household to contact the worker to discuss the ABAWD Work Requirement and the SNAP time limit. Left contact information.

Example Case Note: Called client at the number on file and there was no answer. A message was not left because the mailbox was full.

The questions Verify changes, if required or questionable.

Document all changes in LITE.

B-1477-1-SNAP – PR ABAWD Reports Now Meeting the ABAWD Work Requirement or Becomes a Non-ABAWD

If a household reports that an ABAWD is not subject to the SNAP time limit or becomes a non- ABAWD, the worker must request verification of the change allowing 10 days to provide the verification. The change must be verified before action may be taken. Due to Simplified Reporting, if verification is not provided, no further action must be taken. The case must not be closed for failure to provide verification.

If the household reports the birth of a baby and there is another household member who is an ABAWD and is currently excluded from the case, the ABAWD becomes a non-ABAWD. Due to Simplified Reporting, no additional questions need to be asked about the member who became a non-ABAWD. Once the newborn is added to the case, eligibility must be run again and the case must be authorized. The household member will be included back in the case and their ABAWD Indicator status will be updated to No.

EXAMPLE: The SNAP household consists of an ABAWD and his pregnant sister. The ABAWD is excluded. The household reports the birth of his sister’s baby. When the baby is added to the SNAP case, the ABAWD becomes a non-ABAWD.