Effective Date - July 1, 2004

706                 Exemptions From ABAWD Provision

Food Stamps - 7 CFR 273.2, .10 - .11 and .24

A.       Understand an ABAWD is a Food Stamp Applicant/Recipient who:

1.    Is Able-bodied, and

2.    Is between the ages of 18 and 50, and

3.    Is in an Assistance unit with no children.

B.    DO NOT apply the ABAWD benefit limit to an individual if s/he is:

1.    Exempt from work registration for any reason;

2.    A pregnant woman;

3.    An enrolled tribal member living on the Wind River Indian Reservation.