245 ABLE BODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS SR 09-15, 04/09 (FSM-A)

Individuals who are able bodied and without dependents (ABAWD) must meet special work participation requirements *unless they are exempt from these requirements. See Section 245.03, Criteria for Exemption from ABAWD Work Participation Requirements, for exemption criteria.

ABAWD individuals who are not exempt and who fail to meet at least one of the ABAWD work participation requirements *may be disqualified from the Food Stamp Program. See PART 827, DISQUALIFICATION PENALTIES.

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