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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
FNS 240 WORK REGISTRATION
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registration exemption for reasons other than application or receipt of UIB or WFFA. D. Physically or Mentally Unfit for Employment Allow this exemption for any mentally or physically disabled individual, including FNS unit members who receive Veteran’s Administration disability classified as unemployable but not 100 percent service or non-service connected. This code does not allow a medical deduction or an uncapped shelter deduction. A woman who is obviously pregnant is not necessarily unfit for employment or disabled. A doctor’s statement of a temporary disability is required. NOTE: Verify the disability if the person does not receive a disability payment. A statement from a physician, nurse, nurse practitioner, designated representative at a doctor’s office, or other medical personnel deemed appropriate, or a licensed or certified psychologist is required. The DSS-8655 Report of Medical Examination may be used to obtain verification of a mental or physical disability. E. Disabled Specified Person A FNS unit member is automatically exempt if he meets the definition of a disabled specified person. This code allows uncapped shelter deductions and medical deductions. F. Employed Exempt a FNS unit member who works an average of 30 hours weekly or receives weekly earnings equal to the federal minimum wage multiplied by 30 hours. Migrant and seasonal farm workers under contract or similar agreement with an employer or crew chief to begin employment within 30 days meet this requirement. EXAMPLE: A FNS unit member babysits for 30 hours per week and earns $50 per week. The individual is exempt from the work requirements because he is working a minimum of 30 hours per week. NOTE: School employees (other than contracted employees) are not exempt during the summer or other school breaks. Register these individuals if not exempt for any other reason. G. Self-Employed Exempt an individual who: 1. Works an average of 30 hours weekly for E&T purposes; or