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Subject: SNAP Work Requirements

Policy 24.11 Date of Last Review: 11/30/2023 Effective Date: 03/01/2023 Date of Next Review: 11/30/2026 RDA: SW22 Page 17 of 19 a. If so, follow the E&T procedures for non-compliance with a work program. When someone refuses or fails to comply, the recipient can comply by: i. Registering for employment ii. Participating in E&T iii. Accepting an offer of employment iv. Providing sufficient information b. The eligibility counselor will determine if there was good cause. Good cause reasons: i. Individual illness or illness of other household members ii. Household Emergency iii. Lack of Transportation iv. Notification was not received v. Unable to make satisfactory progress c. If good cause does not exist, the appropriate penalty is applied. i. 1st Violation – one month ii. 2nd Violation – three months iii. 3rd or Subsequent Violation – six months iv. The sanction is the number of months for the violation or until compliance, whichever is later. ABAWD Closure The ACCENT reason code 654 must be used to authorize the adverse action so that the household will receive the appropriate notice. Supporting Documents SNAP Work Requirements Procedure Manual SNAP Work Codes Work Requirement Oral Script