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

situations, natural disasters, utility shutoffs, family crises, or other urgent material circumstances requiring immediate attention. b. The unavailability of transportation, including: lack of public transportation, vehicle breakdown, inability to afford transportation costs, distance to work location, or unsafe transportation conditions. c. Lack of childcare or breakdown of childcare arrangements, including situations where formal or informal childcare providers are unavailable. d. Caring for an incapacitated household member, including elderly parents, disabled family members, or others requiring care. e. Court appearances, legal proceedings, or mandatory meetings with probation officers, social workers, or other officials. f. Participation in medical appointments, substance use disorder treatment, mental health services, or other health-related activities necessary for the individual's wellbeing. g. Domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking that affects the individual's ability to work or participate in work programs. h. Any other circumstances that a reasonable person would consider to constitute good cause, as determined by the eligibility worker using prudent judgment. 4. Accept self-attestation for verification, unless questionable.

260.05 REGAINING ABAWD ELIGIBILITY A. ABAWDs can regain eligibility to participate in FNS if they: 1. Worked (paid and unpaid) 80 hours or more in a 30-day period; or 2. Participated in and complied with the requirements of a work program for 80 or more hours in a 30-day period; or 3. Any combination of work and participation in a work program for a total of 80 hours or participated in and complied with a workfare program in a 30- day period; or 4. Become otherwise exempt from work requirements; or 5. The 36-month (3-year) period expires.