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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) MANUAL WORK REGISTRATION Section 130 Page 1

130.1 Purpose This section describes SNAP general work requirements, exemptions from work requirements, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T).

130.2 General Policy

A. In May 2015, the State of Maryland elected to become a voluntary state for SNAP E&T work participation requirements. B. As a voluntary state, SNAP requires that each household member (who is not exempt under section 130.5 below) complete a work registration, but participation in a work activity is voluntary except as noted in 130.2 C. This manual uses Work Registration in place of general work requirement terminology. D. Only Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) who are not exempt and do not meet the requirements for an exception are required to complete SNAP work registration and participate in approved work activities, or become employed. (See SNAP Manual section 106 for ABAWD policy).

130.3 Work Registration Procedure

A. At a customer’s initial SNAP certification and at redetermination, an eligibility worker is responsible for: a. Determining which SNAP household members must register for work, b. Registering each individual for work who is not exempt under section 130.5 below, and c. Ensuring that the Work Exemption screen in the Eligibility and Enrollment (E&E) system is updated and correct for each individual at application and recertification.

B. It is not necessary for work registration to be done in person.

______________________________________________________________________ REVISED SEPTEMBER 2025