1200.1.4 General Work Requirement Exemptions

Exempt the following people from general work requirements. A person who is: Younger than 16. (Code 06) Age 16 or 17 and residing with a parent or with a person with parental control. (Code 06) A student enrolled at least half-time in a school, training program, or Institution of Higher Education. (Code 06) This includes adults going to high school, or VAL classes. The exemption continues during vacations and other breaks if the student intends to register and attend at least half-time for the next school term. The exemption ends when the student graduates, is suspended or expelled, or drops out. Note: See Students for eligibility requirements for students enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education. Employed or self-employed and working at least 30 hours per week or receiving gross weekly earnings at least equal to the Federal Minimum Wage multiplied by 30 hours per week. (Code 07) Fluctuating work hours should be averaged to arrive at a reasonable estimate of hours expected to be worked in a week. Volunteer hours or hours worked for In-Kind Benefits are not included in the 30 hours per week calculation. Includes migrant or seasonal farm workers who are under contract (or similar agreement) with an employer or crew chief to start work within 30 days. Age 60 or older. (Code 08) A person is exempt the month they turn 60. Responsible for the care of a dependent child under the age of 6. Note: Verification required. (Code 09) The household must report that the parent or caretaker is providing the care to receive the exemption. Excluded Foster Children and ineligible members can still give a household this exemption. Only one parent or caretaker per child under 6 may receive this exemption. For households with multiple children under 6, the household must report which adult is providing care to each child(ren). If the child turns 6 in the certification period, the person’s exemption remains until the next recertification. Receiving or has applied for (UCB). (Code 10) Responsible for the care of another person who needs help caring for themselves. Note: Verification required. (Code 11) The individuals providing and receiving care do not need to live in the same household. Physically or mentally unable to work. Note: Verification required. (Code 12) Receiving Reach First, Reach Up, Post-Secondary Education or Reach Ahead benefits. (Code 14) A regular participant in a drug or alcohol addiction program. (Code 16) Participation can be either as a resident of the treatment center or an outpatient basis. Among others, the following meet this exemption: Participants in the Department of Corrections ISAP and CBISA programs. Residents of Teen Challenge. Persons treated through methadone clinics.