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staff can exempt an individual as unfit for work if they are obviously mentally or physically unfit for employment or, if the unfitness is not obvious, based solely on a statement from OR collateral contact with a physician, physician's assistant, nurse, nurse practitioner, designated representative of the physician's office, a licensed or certified psychologist, a social worker, or any other medical personnel that the individual is physically or mentally unfit for employment. The determination for this exemption needs to be narrated in the case note. 3. Is a parent (natural, adoptive, or step) of a household member under age 14, even if the household member who is under 14 is not eligible for SNAP. 4. Is residing in a SNAP household where a member is under age 14 , even if the household member who is under 14 is not eligible for or not requesting SNAP. NOTE- this exemption only applies to minors in the SNAP filing unit. A person living with a minor outside of the filing unit is not eligible for this exemption. 5. Is pregnant and have provided medical documentation of the estimated date of delivery. 6. Is an Indian/Urban Indian/California Indian who is eligible for Indian Health Services Effective Date: October 1, 2025