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473 (07/2026) Chapter 2:Eligibility • Section 6: Non-financial eligibility When a filing group containing ABAWDs moves to a waived area, there are no longer SNAP time limits for that group based on fulfilling work-related activities. • ODHS leaves any CTs coded for the current SNAP time clock. They must remain until the new time clock begins. • If any ABAWDs are not receiving SNAP on the case due to a SNAP time limit disqualification, they can reapply if they choose to. Reporting exemptions from the SNAP time limit When an ABAWD reports a change in circumstance that qualifies as an exemption from the SNAP time limit, there is no longer a need for that individual to fulfill the work-related activities for the SNAP time limit. • ODHS reminds the individual they may continue to work with a STEP in pursuing their training or career goals. • ODHS leaves any CTs coded for the current SNAP time clock. They must remain until the new time clock begins. • ODHS updates any coding, especially work registrant coding, to match the new circumstance. • If that individual ABAWD is not receiving SNAP on the case due to a SNAP time limit disqualification, ODHS asks if they would like SNAP and restores them to the case effective the first of the following month. Moving into a SNAP time limit area, youngest child turns 14, SNAP Time Limit exemption ends, all children under age 14 move out of the filing group When an individual has no exemption from the SNAP time limit due to a change, ODHS uses the following evaluation process: Make a courtesy contact to screen individuals for exemption from the SNAP time limit. • If an exemption is found, the exemption is added into the case in ONE and a case note is added.
Any retroactive CT months remain coded on the ABAWD monthly tracker. • If exemption is not found (including not being able to reach the individual), based on the information known and reported to ODHS:
Step 1: If reached the ABAWD, discuss the SNAP time limit, its exemptions and, if not exempt, the choice to use three counting months or to do the work-related activities.
Step 2: Code any retroactive CT months on the ABAWD monthly tracker.
Step 3: A case plan is created in iMatchSkills.
Step 4: The OED referral is completed in iMatchSkills Scheduling tool (with workfare hours per FLSA).
Step 5: Mail the forms SNP-017 (previously the 7280F), 0854, and OED appointment notice along with the ODHS0210ABW informing the ABAWD you have attempted to make contact
Step 6: Create a case note of the above steps taken.