245.01 ABAWD Work Participation Requirements vs. Food Stamp Work Registration Requirements SR 96-58, 02/97 (FSM-A)

ABAWD work participation requirements are distinct and separate from work registration and are additional eligibility requirements unique to able-bodied individuals without dependents.

. All individuals who are currently required to work register or participate in job search activities in the Food Stamp Program must continue to do so as noted in Chapter 800.

. Complying with food stamp work registration and job search requirements is not necessarily a substitute for meeting ABAWD work participation requirements, although there may be some overlap in requirements or exemption criteria.

. Satisfying ABAWD work participation requirements may not also satisfy food stamp work registration and job search requirements.