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385 Volume 23 November 2013 Section 2.2 Special Household Requirements An income chart has been added to use in determining separate household eligibility for elderly or disabled persons that are unable to eat and prepare meals separately from others living in their home.

Section 2.3 Ineligible Household Members: Clarification added regarding expunged or pardoned felony drug convictions. Section 8.2 Exemptions from Work Requirements: This section has been clarified to specify that exemptions from work requirements should be reviewed when new household members are added. Section 8.4 E&T Program Referrals: This section has been clarified to specify the SNAP 2 WORK referral process. Section 9.1 The SNAP E&T Program: The age of an ABAWD has been redefined as a household member at least 18 years old but under age 50. Section 9.2 E&T Program Exemptions: The E &T specific exemptions have been added. Section 9.3 Referrals to the SNAP Employment and Training Program (E&T): This section has been clarified to specify the SNAP 2 WORK referral process. Section 9.4 Failure to comply with SNAP 2 WORK Program Requirements: The disqualification periods for failure to comply with SNAP 2 WORK have been clarified. Section 11.1 Income Eligibility Standards: The table containing the gross and net monthly income limits has been updated for FFY 2014. Section 11.4 Self-Employment Income: has been reworded and reformatted to clarify how self- employment income is prorated if ownership in a partnership is not equal. Section 12.1 Income Deductions: The maximum excess shelter deduction, the Mandatory Utility Deduction (MUA), and Basic Utility Deduction (BUA) have been updated. Section 12.2 Standard Deduction: The standard deduction has been updated for all household sizes. Section 13.6 Calculating Net Income and Benefit Levels: The table containing the gross and net monthly income limits has been updated for FFY 2014. Section 19.1 Definition of the South Carolina Combined Application Project (SCCAP): SCCAP thresholds/opt out limits for shelter high and shelter low have been adjusted. Section 31.5 Reporting of Improper Disclosures: The specific process which must be followed when FTI has been improperly disclosed has been corrected. SNAP Tool Kit 7: SNAP 2 WORK Referral Guide: The SNAP 2 WORK referral guide has been updated to reflect the current referral contact information for mandatory SNAP 2 WORK counties.