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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 9

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 29 Chapter 9 Client Notification

9.6 CONSOLIDATED WORK NOTICE-SNAP WORK REQUIREMENTS The Consolidated Work Notice (CWN) is the SNAP work requirement notification for the state of West Virginia. The CWN explains the requirements for SNAP members who must comply with either/both the SNAP Basic Work Rules or the Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWD) Time Limit Rules. In addition, the CWN provides the AG with their right to a fair hearing, information on non-discrimination and how to contact the state ADA Coordinator if additional assistance is needed. Individuals who are working enough hours or those who are exempt are not required to comply with work requirements. These individuals are not documented on the CWN. Demographic information entered into the eligibility system determines who must comply with work requirements. The following information is detailed on the CWN: SNAP Basic Work Rules • An explanation of the different SNAP work requirements • What qualifies as an exempt individual • When and how each individual must register with job service through Workforce WV • What happens if the work requirement is not followed • What to do if the individual has a good cause situation • Penalty periods for not complying with work requirements ABAWD Time Limit Rules • Why an individual is considered ABAWD • How to meet the ABAWD work requirement • Reporting when the individual is no longer meeting the requirement • Who is exempt from ABAWD • Penalty after receiving 3 months without meeting the requirement • What to do if the individual has a good cause situation The CWN is sent to the SNAP AG after application certification, redetermination, when an individual who was previously exempt is now subject to either work requirement, or when a new individual is added to the SNAP AG and must comply with either work requirement. The CWN is available through the eligibility system and the PATH public portal.