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18 Section 260 Change #02-2025 December 1, 2025 FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FNS 260 ABLE-BODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS (ABAWD)

Manual § 240, as these confer automatic exemption from ABAWD time limits, unless the individual is exempt from work registration due to being age 60 or older. 2. Second, if the individual is not exempt from general work requirements, screen specifically for ABAWD exemptions under FNS Manual § 260.01. 3. Continue screening even after identifying one exemption, to identify all applicable exemptions. 4. When multiple exemptions apply, document all exemptions in NC FAST and apply the exemption that will be in effect the longest. B. Use open-ended questions and active listening to identify potential exemptions. Examples include: 1. "Do you have any physical or mental health conditions that affect your ability to work?" a. "How does this condition affect your daily activities?" b. "Are you currently receiving treatment or seeing a doctor for this condition?" c. "Do you take medications for this condition?" 2. "Have you experienced any challenges with housing or homelessness?" 3. "Are you currently receiving any disability benefits from any source?" 4. "Are you a veteran? If yes, do you receive any VA benefits?" 5. "Do you have any substance use or mental health concerns that affect your daily activities?" C. FNS Work Rules Screening Checklist.