FS recipients (with the exception of those listed below) have a work requirement and must be referred to E&T. The following individuals are exempt from the work requirement:
Exempt Reason Codes |
FOOD STAMP WORK REGISTRATION EXEMPTIONS
|
AG |
A child under the age of 16 |
AG |
A child age 16 or 17 who is not the Head of AU. Verification of school attendance and wages are required if the student is employed. |
AG |
An adult age 60 or over |
ST |
A student enrolled at least half time in any school, training program, or institution of higher learning. Form 875 required from school to verify enrollment and educational assistance. |
RF |
A refugee student participating in a recognized refugee educational/training program at least half time. Verification of participation required. |
CA |
A caretaker of a dependent child under age 6 (child does not have to be a member of AU or live in home--only one adult may use this exemption) |
CA |
A caretaker needed on a continuous basis to care for another individual with a mental or physical impairment (the patient does not need to be a member of the AU or a resident in the AU's home) |
FE |
An AU member who is receiving disability benefits (SSI, RSDI, 100% VA, Railroad Retirement, Worker's Compensation, etc.) SDX, BENDEX, and/or Award letter required. |
SS |
SSI/FS initial application filed at SSA. Verification of SSI application status not required if information is forwarded from SSA. |
PR |
An AU member who is experiencing a high risk pregnancy (high risk must be verified by a medical statement) |
TI |
An AU member who is physically and mentally unfit for work- temporarily incapacitated ( requires medical verification) |
AD |
An IPV disqualified, SSN disqualified, or ineligible AU member |
EM |
An AU member who is working an average of 30 hours a week, or earning weekly the equivalent of 30 hours at minimum wage. Verification of wages required. |
VV |
A VISTA volunteer |
MI |
A seasonal farm worker who is under contract to begin work within 30 days |
DR |
A regular participant in a drug/alcohol treatment or rehabilitation program. Verification of participation required. |
UC |
Receiving UCB (or have applied for or approved for UCB). Verification of application for benefits required if questionable. |
PC |
An individual complying with a TANF work requirement |