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SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP ABAWD CODE DEFINITION I (system generated) Individual meets the definition of ABAWD but is ineligible to receive SNAP due to an Intentional Program Violation (IPV). N Individual is Not an ABAWD O Individual is an ABAWD and qualifies for a state discretionary exemption (8% exemption). The reason for the discretionary exemption must be clearly narrated in the case notes and reviewed and posted by the Office Manager or designee. R Requalified ABAWD (see E&P MS B-473) V (system generated) Individual meets the definition of a Requalified ABAWD but is ineligible to receive SNAP due to an Intentional Program Violation (IPV). W Individual meets the definition of ABAWD and is meeting work requirements of 80 hours or more a month. X (system generated) Ineligible for SNAP for any reason including ineligible non-citizen, fleeing felon, non-cooperation with SNAPET or when a case is closed. Y Individual meets the definition of ABAWD and does not meet the work requirements Z Individual meets the definition of an ABAWD but is currently living in a waivered area. When the ABAWD flag on the MEMBER BAP is set to N, or O, an exemption reason code must be selected. Use the following Exemption Reason Codes when N or O ABAWD code is selected: ABAWD CODE REASON CODE DEFINITION C Caregiver (of a parent child or sibling who is elderly or disabled) D Discharged (from the Armed Forces or National Guard) O E Child Support (responsible for but unable to pay) S Employed less than 20 hours (for the remainder of the year and was employed more than 20 hours part of the year) 1 Member under age 18 or 65 and older 2 Child under age 14 in the household 3 Member meets Federal SNAP E&T Exemption 4 Member meets – Indian, Urban Indian or CA Indican (Individual is a member of an Indian Tribe) N 5 Member is 18-19 enrolled in high school 6 Member is pregnant 7 Member is an ABAWD, but the benefit month is prorated. (can only be used for the initial month of eligibility) 8 Member is an ABAWD, eligible for Zero benefit (in a mixed household) Update ABAWD status no later than the next issuance cycle following the change in circumstance. If the adverse action date has passed, update the case for the next issuance cycle. Do not count months the customer was not an ABAWD when applying the 3 in 36-month rule. If there is a coding or tracking problem and/or system correction is needed, submit a Help Desk Ticket through OTRS to update the ABAWD calendar with the correct ABAWD indicator. SPECIALIZED HOUSEHOLDS Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 09 July 26 MTL 11/26 ABAWD Time Limits and Tracking B-473