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S N A P M A N U A L

102 NOTE: Comply means to satisfy work registration. This means the household has initiated work registration with the Agency by either requesting to be added back to the budget or filing an application if the case is closed or recertification is due. The disqualification penalty follows the disqualified individual if he/she joins a new household.

Record retention

The Agency must retain case records concerning the frequency of noncompliance with SNAP work requirements and the resulting disqualification actions imposed. These records must be available for inspection and audit at any reasonable time to ensure conformance with the minimum mandatory disqualification periods instituted.

8 . 7 F A I R H E A R I N G S F O R F A I L U R E T O C O M P L Y W I T H S N A P W O R K R E Q U I R E M E N T S Each individual has the right to request a fair hearing, in accordance with Chapter 18 Fair Hearings, to appeal a denial, reduction, or termination of benefits due to a determination of nonexempt status, or an Agency determination of failure to comply with SNAP work requirements. Individuals or SNAP households may appeal Agency actions such as exemption status, the type of requirement imposed, or an Agency refusal to make a finding of good cause if the individual believes that a finding of failure to comply has resulted from improper decisions on these matters. The results of the fair hearing are binding on the Agency.

8 . 8 E N D I N G D I S Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S F O R F A I L U R E T O C O M P L Y W I T H S N A P W O R K R E Q U I R E M E N T S At the end of the applicable mandatory disqualification period for noncompliance with SNAP work requirements, participation may resume if the disqualified individual applies again and is determined by the Agency to be in compliance with work requirements. A disqualified individual may be permitted to resume participation during the disqualification period (if otherwise eligible) by becoming exempt from work requirements.

8 . 9 S U I T A B L E E M P L O Y M E N T Employment will be considered suitable unless: (A) The wage offered is less than the highest of the applicable Federal minimum wage or the applicable State minimum wage;