Able-bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) 430-05-40-50

(Revised 06/01/09 ML3182)

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As a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, all counties are exempt from the ABAWD provisions through September 30, 2010.

 

This is an additional program requirement for non-exempt able-bodied adults without dependents. An individual who is not ABAWD exempt is entitled to benefits for three months (consecutive or otherwise) during a 36 month period.

 

Any zero, prorated, or suspended benefit will not count as an ABAWD month.

 

Exception:

If a household receives a full month’s benefit that after recoupment results in a zero benefit, the month counts as an ABAWD month.