Topic: ABAWD
Benefit Reporter Households Closure Codes If the Mid-Certification Renewal (MCR) is not submitted or is incomplete, the section will close using code ‘36S’ as the reason for SNAP and medical. The closure code for childcare is ‘36.’ SNAP Only: In non-report months, if a change occurs and is reported the only valid closure codes are: Code # […]
After verification has been provided after an S/EO is issued, tips on coding on the certification.
Valid ABAWD Work Requirement Exception Codes
If a person uses their 3 Countable Months and loses their SNAP eligibility, they can regain eligibility if they work at least 80 hours in any 30 day period following the expiration of the SNAP benefits.
If a person is working a minimum of 20 hours per week and receiving compensation for that work, then he is said to be “Meeting the Work Rule” and receive SNAP benefits without any time limit. However, the client must report if their hours drop below 20 per week so we can update the case status.
If a person is not working a minimum of 20 hours per week and receiving compensation for that work and is not otherwise exempt for the ABAWD policy, then they are considered to be “Countable ABAWD’s”. They are limited to receiving 3 full months of benefits. If the initial cert month is not a full certification month, it is not considered to their 3 month limit.
Voluntary quit – is a term used in SNAP. When the person designated as the head of household quits a job, he or she may not be eligible to receive food benefits when certain criteria are met.
E&T– is an acronym for SNAP Employment and Training program. Policy regarding this term is located at: SNAP: 340:50-5-86. Persons exempt from work registration; 340:50-5-100. Able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD) work requirements and time limits. 340:50-5-106. Oklahoma Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Works (OK SNAP Works).
High school equivalency certificate – Persons seeking to obtain a high school equivalency certificate enroll in coursework that helps them pass a test that demonstrates they possess the knowledge equivalent to a high school graduate. Possible test include the High School Equivalency Exam (HISET), General Educational Development (GED), or the Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC). […]