801 SNAP WORK REQUIREMENTS (FSM)

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When eligibility is determined, SNAP applicants, aged 16 through 59, must comply with the SNAP work requirements, unless exempt for one of the reasons listed in FSM 801.01 Exemptions from SNAP Work Requirements.

SNAP Work Requirements:

·         Register for work at the time of application. There is no separate form to complete; the individual is considered registered when they complete an application and their work registration status (mandatory or exempt) is recorded in New HEIGHTS. Work registration is reviewed at every recertification.

·         Do not voluntarily quit a job of 30 or more hours per week or reduce work effort to less than 30 hours per week.

o   Exception: If the individual reduces work hours to less than 30 per week but continues to earn weekly wages that exceed the Federal minimum wage multiplied by 30, this is not considered a reduction in work effort and does not lead to any disqualification from SNAP.

·         Accept an offer of suitable employment. Employment is considered suitable if:

o   The offered wage is equal to or higher than the Federal minimum wage;

o   The individual is not required to join, resign from, or refrain from joining any legitimate labor organization as a condition of employment;

o   The work offered is not at a site subject to a strike or lockout at the time of the offer; and

o   The distance from the individual’s home to the work site is not unreasonable (commute time must not exceed 2 hours per day) or is within reasonable walking distance if no public or private transportation is available to the individual. Reasonable walking distance could vary from person to person and self-attestation is accepted if an individual states they could not walk to the work location from home.

References: RSA 167:4,I(c); 7 CFR 273.7(a)(1); 7 CFR 273.7(h); 7 CFR 273.7(j)(3)(iii)

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