Out of State Countable Months

Verify any countable non-qualifying months received when there is evidence the ABAWD received food benefits in another state. Update client's Work Registration Details page with the out of state months when the client didn’t participate during Washington's current 36-month period. The current 36-month time limit period began January 1, 2024, and ends December 31, 2026. Another 36-month period will begin January 1, 2027.

A written or verbal statement from the other state agency of countable months is acceptable proof.

Verify with each state the number of months the ABAWD received benefits without participating in work requirements.

Enter the non-qualifying months the other state reported after 1/1/2024. Document the information.

Expedited cases can be approved with postponed verification for out of state verification.

Check for out of state countable months at application even if the client is moving to a waived area in Washington.

Proof of participation in countable activities

Proof of ABAWD work requirement participation must be provided by the client by the tenth of the month following participation for the following activities:

Employment and Training other than through BFET

Unpaid work

Work hours, if working less than 80 hours a month

Workfare

Clients meeting participation by working 80 hours a month, are responsible to report when their hours drop below 20 hours a week by the 10th of the month following the change per WAC 388-418-0007(3) . They aren’t required to submit work verification monthly.

ABAWD Activity Form #01-205 can be used to provide proof of hours. (This form is available in eight supported languages at https://www.dshs.wa.gov/office-of-the-secretary/forms ).

Collateral Contacts to verify participation: Collateral contact can come from: Workfare site supervisor Employment and Training case manager or advisor Volunteer site coordinator Collateral contact must include: Client name identification Calendar month reporting Activities performed Number of hours in the month participating in activity Name and signature of the person verifying the information