13.1 General Rule.

A. An able-bodied adult without dependents (ABAWD) is an individual age 18 but under 65 years old without dependent(s) under age 14. B. SNAP eligibility for ABAWDs is limited to (three) 3 countable months during any 3-year (36 months) period. C. An ABAWD meeting the work requirements, or an exemption is not subject to the time limits. D. Individuals may be eligible for up to (three) 3 additional months. E. MDHS must inform all ABAWDs of the ABAWD work requirements and time limits orally and in writing. F. ABAWDs ages 60 – 64 are subject to meeting the time limit, unless they meet another exception. See list under Rule 13.6. Source: 7 CFR §273.24(b)-(c) Revised: December 2025