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the applicable Federal or State minimum wage when determining if these persons are exempt from work registration. NOTE: For individuals hired under contract, view the contract to determine the anticipated number of weeks the individual will be working in the position. Then determine the number of hours per week to evaluate if this exemption applies. 8. A parent or a household member who is caring for a dependent child under six years of age or an incapacitated person, even if the child or incapacitated person is not part of the SNAP filing unit. If the child has their 6th birthday during a certification period, work register the individual responsible for the care of the child as part of the next scheduled recertification process, unless the individual qualifies for another exemption. Additionally, the dependent child or incapacitated person need not live with the SNAP household. However, the exemption would not apply to the parent or household member if the dependent or incapacitated person is residing with another household and that household is providing the care. If the eligibility staff member questions this exemption, medical documentation of need may be requested. Only one adult can claim responsibility for one child for an exemption. If the household contains two adults and one child, only one adult can claim the exemption. If the household contains two adults and two children, each adult could claim an exemption. 9. Individuals complying with the requirements for TANF Cash Assistance or participation in an Individual Family Plan (IFP) for Tribal TANF cash assistance. 10. Individuals who are regular participants in a drug addiction or alcoholic treatment and rehabilitation program. If the exemption is questionable, documentation may be requested. Regular participation does not require any minimum number of hours per week or months. Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous (AA and NA) do not qualify as alcohol/drug treatment programs for this policy. 11. Individuals subject to and complying with Unemployment Compensation system requirements, including one who has applied for, but has not yet begun to receive Unemployment Compensation. Individuals who have been denied unemployment but are in the appeals process and are complying with the requirements of unemployment are also considered exempt. Unemployment benefits must be verified with MUSE or hard copy verification from another state’s UI department. Verification of UI benefits/status should be case noted and uploaded to Perceptive. 12. Refugees verified to be participating in the Matching Grant Employment and Training Program, administered by the International Rescue Committee (IRC- based in Missoula) or the Montana Refugee Employment and Training Program administered by MT DPHHS (RSS) Contractors. Participation must be verified to receive the Work Registration exemption. LOSS OF EXEMPT STATUS: Household members who have been exempt from work registration may lose their exempt status due to changes in the circumstances of the household or of the individual member. Some changes must be reported under change reporting requirements (SNAP 1501-1). If a