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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION Section 100 Page 8

100.64 Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDS) In local jurisdictions that are not exempt from ABAWD requirements, Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents who must meet work requirements may receive SNAP benefits only for 3 months out of 36 if they fail to meet the requirements. (See section 106 of this manual on ABAWDS.) 100.65 Fleeing Felons A. A person who is fleeing to avoid prosecution, custody or confinement, after a conviction for committing a crime or for attempting to commit a crime that is a felony under the law of the place from which the individual is fleeing, or violating a condition of probation or parole imposed under federal or state law is considered a fleeing felon. B. Both verified parole and probation violators and fleeing felons are ineligible for SNAP. C. Maryland adopted the Federal Four-Part test to establish fleeing felon or parole or probation status for an individual. According to 7CFR 273.11(n), before the local department determines an individual is a fleeing felon, the following four criteria must be met: a. There must be a felony warrant for the individual. b. The individual has to be aware of, or should have reasonably expected that, a warrant has or would have been issued. c. The individual has to have taken some action to avoid being arrested or jailed such as: i. Moved out of state ii. Frequently changed addresses iii. Used false identities D. A law enforcement agency must be actively seeking the individual. 100.7 Special Eligibility Situations The following persons may make up or be part of the SNAP household provided they meet the special requirements described below.

REVIEWED MAY 2026