Page 360

COMBINED MANUAL

ISSUE DATE 12/2016

VERIFYING DISABILITY/INCAPACITY - SNAP

0010.18.06

● A disability listed in 0012.15.03 (Medical Improvement Not Expected (MINE) List). Obtain a doctor's statement.

● A disability that is not on the MINE list, but which prevents the person from purchasing and preparing meals. Obtain a doctor's statement.

3. Additional verification acceptable for exemption from work requirements and for verifying that a student is an eligible student. They are:

● Certification for receipt of any of the benefits listed above, or from any government or private source, whether the benefits or disability are permanent or temporary.

● A statement from a Qualified Professional. See 0011.39 (Qualified Professionals).

● Observation of an injury, including a cast or sling, or information, provided by the client, of a scheduled surgery or recuperation from surgery that limits an ABAWD from engaging in gainful employment. The eligibility worker must document in MAXIS CASE/NOTEs the details about what was observed, if the injury limits the ABAWD from employment and/or working with the SNAP E&T Provider, and the length of time that this injury will last.

● The client provides a letter from the MN Department of Employment and Economic Development Vocational Rehabilitation Division indicating that vocational rehabilitation services are being provided.

● A person diagnosed with a developmental disability or learning disability and the condition significantly limits the person’s ability to obtain or maintain employment or significantly restricts the range of employment that the person is able to perform. A statement from the agency or the Qualified Professional that is working with the person must be provided.