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Date FNS Document# Title
SNAP Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) Policy Guide
SNAP: FY 24 Discretionary Exemptions for ABAWDs - Not Adjusted for Carryover
SNAP Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 – Questions & Answers #2
SNAP – Noticing Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents before Reinstating the Time Limit
SNAP – Preparing for Reinstatement of the Time Limit for ABAWDs
Questions and Answers on Alternate Protein Products
SNAP - Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents Percentage Exemption Totals for FY 23 - Not Adjusted for Carryover
Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs
SNAP - ABAWD Discretionary Exemptions Totals for FY 2022
SNAP - Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents Percentage Exemption Totals for FY 22
Guide to Supporting Requests to Waive the Time Limit for Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents (ABAWD)
SNAP - Preparing for Reinstatement of Time Limit for ABAWDs
FY 2022 State Management Evaluation Target Areas
SNAP - ABAWD Discretionary Exemptions Totals for FY 2021
SNAP – Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Impact on Time Limit for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs)
Questions and Answers: Final Rulemaking Requirements for ABAWDs
SNAP Section 4005 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 - Questions and Answers
SP08 CACFP02 SFSP02-2019 Update of Food Crediting in the Child Nutrition Programs
Characteristics of Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents
Requirements for Informing Households of ABAWD Rules
Clarifying Obsolete Regulatory References to WIOA, Americorps, ABAWDs
SP37-2016 ABAWD Time Limit Exemption for Veterans Disability Benefit
SP28 CACFP09 SFSP11-2016 FDA Requirements for Vending Machines
ABAWD Time Limit Policy and Program Access Memo
SNAP - FY 2016 State Target Areas for Management Evaluations
SNAP Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents Q&As June 2015
Voluntary Menu Labeling in the NSLP and SBP
SP27 CACFP09 SFSP12-2015 Administrative Review Process Regarding the CN Label, Watermarked CN Label and Manufacturer’s Product Formulation Statement
SP11 CACFP10 SFSP13-2015v2 CN Labels Copied with a Watermark Acceptable Documentation
Industry Guidelines for Preparation of QC Program for CN Labeled Products
ABAWD Question and Answers
Copying Federally Inspected Product Labels for Bidding Process - FAQs
SNAP- Able Bodied Adults without Dependents Waivers for FY 2014
FD-129 USDA Foods Bone-in-Chicken Products
SNAP - Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents Waivers for FY 2013
SNAP-Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents Waivers for FY 2012
SNAP - Monitoring State Implementation of Certification and Benefit Provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
SNAP - Statewide Able Bodied Adults Without Dependent Waivers Effective Immediately for Eligible States
SNAP ABAWD Statewide Waivers: New Criteria for Unemployment Insurance Extended Benefits Trigger
Calculation of Value of ABAWD Exemptions in Cases Where States Overuse Their Allocations
SP03-2008 Alternate Menu Planning Approaches – Calorie and Nutrient Standards
Overuse of the 15 Percent ABAWD Exemptions by State Agencies
Child Nutrition Labeling for Juice Drinks and Juice Drink Products
SP06-2007 Fluid Milk and Other Food Components/Menu Items in Reimbursable Lunches
FSP – 2-Year Approval of Waivers of the Work Requirements for ABAWDs under 7 CFR 273.24
Child Nutrition Labeling for Nonmeat Products
Allowable per Case-Month Exemptions by State (if no Time Limit is Placed on the Exemptions)
Guidance for States on Use of Discretionary Food Stamp Program Time Limit Exemptions
Page updated: November 20, 2019