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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

FNS 240 WORK REGISTRATION

6 Section 240 Change #02-2025 December 1, 2025

J. Caretaker of Incapacitated Person Exempt a FNS unit member who is responsible for the care of an incapacitated person. An incapacitated person is an individual who, due to a physical, cognitive, developmental, or behavioral condition, cannot independently perform basic activities of daily living or requires ongoing supervision or support to maintain personal safety or functioning. Self-attestation by the FNS unit member must be accepted for verification of the third-party’s incapacity, unless it is questionable. The self-attestation is only questionable if it is inconsistent with other verified information already known by the agency. The incapacitated person does not have to be a member of the FNS unit. The incapacitated person does not have to live in the same residence as the FNS unit. Do not apply the exemption if the incapacitated person resides in another household and that household provides the care. Accept the FNS unit’s statement about who cares for the incapacitated person. K. Jointly Processed SSI Household Exempt a FNS unit member who applies for both Supplemental Security Income and FNS benefits at the Social Security Administration Office. If approved for SSI, the FNS unit member remains exempt from work registration. If denied for SSI, determine if the FNS unit member must register for work at the next recertification. The individual is not exempt during the SSI appeal period, unless a doctor’s statement is provided. L. Refugee Household Exempt a refugee who is subject to work requirements imposed by a Refugee Resettlement Program (RRP) such as the Indochinese Refugee Assistance Program (IRAP). Contact the Economic and Family Services Section for verification or if you have questions concerning this exemption. M. Work First Family Assistance (WFFA) Employment Services Applicant or Participant Exempt individuals that are applying for or receiving WFFA who are subject to WFFA employment services requirements. Do not register these individuals. These individuals are subject to the Work First work requirements. If the Work First application is denied or the ongoing case is terminated, because a FNS unit member fails to comply with WFFA work requirements, disqualify the member if not exempt from work requirements for any reason other than UIB or WFFA. If, during the disqualification for failure to comply with WFFA, the individual becomes subject to and complies with the WFFA requirement (thus meeting the FNS exemption criteria), or becomes exempt