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Subject: SNAP Non-Household Members and Excluded Household Members Policy 24.07 Date of Last Review: 11/30/2023 Effective Date: 09/01/2022 Date of Next Review: 11/30/2026 RDA: SW22 Page 4 of 7 • An individual is not a fleeing felon or a probation or parole violator if the law enforcement agency does not intend to enforce the felony warrant or to arrest the individual for a probation or parole violation within thirty (30) days of the status information request. 11.Ineligible able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD); 12.Individuals convicted under federal or state law of a felony drug offense which occurred after August 22, 1996, and which involved the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance, unless the individual is complying with or has already complied with all obligations (including any substance abuse treatment requirements) imposed by the criminal court, and provide proof of one of the following in regard to the most recent drug-related conviction: a. Verification that the individual is currently participating in a substance abuse treatment program approved by TDHS; b. If the individual is not actively participating in a substance abuse treatment program approved by TDHS, is currently enrolled in such a program, but is on a waiting list for participation, and enters the treatment program at the first opportunity; or c. Verification that the individual has satisfactorily completed a substance abuse program approved by TDHS; or d. Verification that an individual has been determined by the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) to not need substance abuse treatment according to TennCare guidelines. i. A listing of such programs may be found on the Tennessee Department of Health’s webpage under the Substance Abuse Treatment Provider Directory. ii. Other treatment programs not covered in this definition may be considered on a case- by-case basis by contacting the SNAP Policy Unit in the state office. e. Individuals that received treatment in a state other than Tennessee, this definition extends to a substance abuse treatment program licensed or approved by the appropriate state agency where the individual received treatment. Other treatment programs not covered by this definition may be considered on a case-by-case basis by contacting the SNAP Policy Unit. f. Exemption from disqualification from program participation does not apply to persons convicted of a Class A drug-related felony (or its equivalent if convicted in another state). g. Individuals with a judicial diversion for Class E felony drug charges, who are cooperating with the court or have successfully completed the probationary period, are eligible to receive SNAP benefits if other eligibility criteria are met. These individuals are not required to meet the eligibility criteria for non-Class A felons unless the requirements are imposed by the court. For individuals convicted of certain crimes, fleeing felons, and probation/parole violators, staff shall refer to the supporting document Drug Felons, Noncompliant Felons, Fleeing Felons, and Probation or Parole Violators.