MFIP, DWP, MSA, GA, GRH:
No provisions.

SNAP:
There are 2 sets of work rules for SNAP; general work rules and time-limited work rules. To determine who must follow these work rules see 0028.07 (General Work Rules for SNAP) and 0011.24 (Time-limited SNAP Recipients).

When determining what work rules a SNAP recipient must follow, the first step is to determine if they are exempt from the general work rules (AKA “Work Registration”). See 0028.06.12 (Who is Exempt from SNAP Work Registration) for the list of exemptions from the general work rules. When someone is exempt from general work rules, they do not have to follow any work rules to receive SNAP benefits and are not a Time-limited Recipient (TLR).

When a SNAP recipient does not meet an exemption from the general work rules as listed in 0028.06.12 (Who is Exempt from SNAP Work Registration) the next step is to evaluate if they are exempt from the time-limited work rules. The SNAP Work Rules Screening Questions (DHS-8456) is not a mandatory form but is a helpful resource to screen for exemptions from the general work rules and time-limited work rules.

The following people are subject to the general work rules but are exempt from time-limited work rules:

●	Age 16-17 and not living with a parent or caregiver. When the recipient turns 18 during the certification period, review if they meet another exemption. If they do not, continue this exemption until the end of their certification period.
●	Age 55-59. Allow this exemption in the month the person turns 55. When someone turns 60, they are exempt from the general work rules and the time-limited work rules. See 0028.06.12 (Who is Exempt from SNAP Work Registration) for more information.
●	Has a mandatory SNAP unit member residing in their home that is under the age 18, even if the unit member is not eligible for SNAP. Uncle Harry Food Support units that are residing in a home with a unit member under the age of 18 meet this exemption even if the person under the age of 18 is in an MFIP or RCA unit. See 0014.03.06 (Determining the SNAP Unit) for more information on who is a mandatory SNAP unit member. When the child who gives the adult unit member(s) an exemption turns 18 during the certification period, review if the adult unit member(s) meet another exemption. If they do not, continue this exemption until the end of their certification period.
●	Pregnant.
●	Served in the U.S. military. This includes having served in the United States Armed Forces (such as Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard), including an individual who served in a reserve component of the Armed Forces, and who was discharged or released therefrom, regardless of the conditions of such discharge or release.
●	Age 24 or younger and was in foster care on their 18th birthday. This applies regardless of the state or foster care program the client was in on their 18th birthday. When the client turns 25 during the certification period, review if they meet another exemption. If they do not, continue this exemption until the end of their certification period.
●	A participant of Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) who is working with a Refugee Employment Services Provider. If there is no Refugee Employment Services provider available, you may refer them to a SNAP E&T provider. See 0030.12 (Refugee Employment Services).

Recipients meeting an exemption for part of a month are considered exempt for the entire month.

When a SNAP recipient meets an exemption listed above, they are exempt from following the time-limited work rules to receive SNAP benefits and are not a Time-limited Recipient (TLR). They do, however, have to follow the general work rules. See 0028.07 (General Work Rules for SNAP) for more information on what the general work rules are.

All of the general work rules must be verbally explained to the SNAP unit at:

• Application
• Recertification
• When a person moves into the unit and is subject to the general work rules
• When a recipient has a change to the general work rules they must follow.

You must also give or send Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Work Rules Notice (DHS-8159) (PDF) and verbally explain the general work rules they must follow. This conversation can be held with any SNAP unit member age 18 or older or authorized representative. You do not have to explain the time-limited work rules to anyone that meets an exemption above but do have to explain the general work rules since they are not exempt from these rules. Document reviewing this information in MAXIS Case Notes and save a copy of the completed DHS-8159 in the case file.

Verification

Accept a client’s verbal statement to exempt them from the time-limited work rules, unless questionable.

MAXIS

See TEMP Manual TE02.05.70 (Coding the WREG Panel for SNAP) for more system information on coding these exemptions and/or during the certification period when a client reports a change that may impact their exemption status.

Redetermination of an Exemption

A recipient’s exemption status must be redetermined at least annually.

Documentation

Documentation in CASE/NOTEs is required when exempting an individual from the time-limited rules. Note when an exemption is applied based on your own conversation with the unit and/or when verifications are requested and the reason for requesting them.