(Revised 07/01/2023 ML 3728)
The SNAP Unit requested the Secretary of Agriculture to waive the ABAWD work requirement for any group of individuals that reside in an area that demonstrates an unemployment rate and a lack of sufficient jobs as set by USDA – Food and Nutrition Services.
Federal regulations also provide states with a calculated number of exemptions on a yearly basis. These exemptions are considered the state's 12% exemptions.
The able-bodied provisions do not apply to an individual living in waived or 12% exemption criteria counties and benefits received do not count toward the three ABAWD months. SNAP General Work Requirements must still be met (see section 430-05-40-05).
Effective July 1st, 2023, there is a waiver to exempt Benson, Bottineau, Burke, Divide, McHenry, Mckenzie, Nelson, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, and Williams Counties from the able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD) provisions.
Individuals initially applying in Benson, Bottineau, Burke, Divide, McHenry, Mckenzie, Nelson, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, and Williams Counties on July 1st, 2023, or later are exempt from the ABAWD provisions.
Discretionary exemptions will be used if they are not otherwise exempt
