245 ABLE BODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS SR 12-29, 11/12 (FSM-A)

An individual who is able bodied (able to work) and without dependents (ABAWD) must meet special work requirements unless exempt from these requirements. To receive and continue to receive Food Stamp benefits, non-exempt ABAWDs must:

• work;

• participate in workfare, which is volunteer work for an agency; or

• be in an approved special work-training program. Workforce Investment Act (WIA) training, the New Hampshire Health Profession Opportunity Program (HPOP) training, or a training program at a local community college are examples of approved special work-training programs. Other training programs may also meet this criteria but must be approved as meeting ABAWD work requirements by the District Office Supervisor.

The ABAWD must be participating in one or a combination of these activities for an average of 20 hours a week averaged to 80 hours per month.

ABAWDs cannot receive more than 3 full months of Food Stamp benefits in a 36-month period while not meeting ABAWD work requirements.

See Section 245.03, Criteria for Exemption from ABAWD Work Participation, for exemption criteria.

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References: He-W 701.01, RSA 161:4-a,IV, 7 CFR 273.24, 7 USC 2015(o)