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SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP have been triggered, the worker must delete the future month(s) before posting the first month of eligibility (i.e., the application month for intake or the month the change is effective for an ongoing case). After posting the first eligibility month, trigger eligibility for the next month then POST benefits out as far as the system allows. 471 SNAPET WORK CODES TO SCREEN AND USE IN DETERMINING SNAPET STATUS (toc) The ABAWD requirements and SNAPET participation are two separate determinations: • An individual receiving Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UIB) is exempt from both the ABAWD requirement and SNAPET participation. • Individuals age 18 through 60 are subject to both ABAWD requirements and SNAPET participation, unless otherwise exempt. • Individuals living in waivered areas are exempt from ABAWD requirements. • An individual who is working between 20 and 29 hours a week is exempt from ABAWD requirements (ABAWD code W). For SNAPET work participation requirements, see E&P MS A-800. FEDERAL SNAPET EXEMPTIONS An individual meeting a federal SNAPET exemption is NOT an ABAWD excluding 03 (age 60) (see E&P MS B-470). When an individual no longer meets a federal SNAPET exemption, determine if the individual is then considered an ABAWD and update the E&T code (mandatory or state exemption). For Federal SNAPET Exemption codes see E&P MS A-816. STATE SNAPET EXEMPTIONS An individual meeting a state SNAPET exemption may or may not be an ABAWD. For state SNAPET exemption codes see E&P MS A-816. SNAPET PARTICIPATION DEFERRALS For SNAPET Participation Deferral codes see E&P MS A-816. MANDATORY CATEGORY CODES – SNAPET Mandatory Codes Definitions M Mandatory (Y) in Vol Sts field Volunteer E Exempt B-470.2 SPECIALIZED HOUSEHOLDS ABAWD Certifications Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 09 July 26 MTL 11/26