ABAWDs can meet the ABAWD work requirement in several ways, including participation in SNAP E&T. This presentation details the different ways that ABAWDs can meet the ABAWD work requirement and discuss how SNAP state agencies and providers can work together to support ABAWDs.
By law, certain adults without dependents can only receive SNAP benefits beyond three months in a three-year period unless they meet specific work requirements. We refer to this as the “time limit.”
ABAWDs can receive SNAP for only 3 months in a 3-year period if they do not meet certain work requirements. This page includes information on waiver status for FY 2025-29 by state.
FNS is conducting additional demonstration projects to expand the evaluation of direct certification with Medicaid for both free and reduced price meal eligibility in NSLP and SBP.
SNAP state agencies must establish procedures to screen for and apply the general work requirements and ABAWD work requirements and time limit. The SNAP Work Rules Screening Checklists and Flow Chart were developed to assist SNAP state agency staff in determining if an individual is subject to any of the SNAP work requirements.
ABAWDs can receive SNAP for only 3 months in a 3-year period if they do not meet certain work requirements. This page includes information on waiver status for states by quarter.
ABAWDs can receive SNAP for only 3 months in a 3-year period if they do not meet certain work requirements. This page includes information on waiver status for FY 2020-24 by state.
This memorandum provides information to assist states, tribal organizations, and territories in preparing to implement Summer EBT in 2024.
Breakfast and lunch certificate of compliance worksheets for a seven-day schedule.
Breakfast and lunch certificate of compliance worksheets for a six-day schedule.