UPDATED 11-1-25

Valid ABAWD Work Requirement Exception Codes are:

E = Exempt Work Registration (except age)

Refer to article SNAP: Work Registrant Exemptions 

2 = Certified physically or mentally unfit for employment

The person must provide verification from medically-qualified sources to substantiate the medical exemption

4 = Pregnant

Verification of pregnancy is required

D = Dependent Child <14

All Parents, who are included in the SNAP household with a member under age 14. Responsibility of a dependent child under the age of 14 excludes unrelated household member or a non-parent. The child must be a dependent of the person. This exception can no longer be any person living in the home. One or both parents can meet this exception for the same child.

A = Under 18 / 65+

Client’s statement of birthdate on the case is sufficient. The IMS system will check the date with Social Security Administration (SSA). A data exchange error will occur if SSA has a different birthdate.

T = Indian or Urban Indian

Z = California Indian

Individuals as defined by the federal government identified as “Indian” (which includes Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Indigenous Peoples, Tribal Members), “Urban Indians”, and “California Indians”. (For purposes of this guidance, any participant that has a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB) or citizenship card meets this exemption Definition.)

A CDIB card or citizenship card/letter is required to verify tribal enrollment or affiliation. In Oklahoma, any person that has a CDIB or citizenship card meets the definition for “Indian” or “Urban Indian”. If there are any questions, please send an email to the AFS.SNAP mailbox.

Pre-existing exceptions that expired 11/01/25 may still show coded but cannot be selected as a current option.

F = Ex-Foster Care Individuals

H = Homeless person

V = Veterans