12.16 Comparable Workfare Programs.

A. MDHS can establish comparable workfare programs to provide ABAWDs a way to fulfill the work requirements. B. The following conditions must be met in order to establish a comparable workfare program: 1. The maximum number of hours worked weekly in a comparable workfare activity, combined with any other hours worked during the week for compensation (in cash or in kind) must not exceed 30; 2. Participants must not receive a fourth month of SNAP benefits without having secured a workfare position or without having met their workfare obligation; 3. MDHS must maintain records to support issuing benefits beyond the third month of eligibility; and 4. MDHS must provide a description of the program to the appropriate FNS Regional office. Source: 7 CFR §273.7(m)(9) Revised: March 2022