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Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2015-0060 ABAWD Time Limit Policy and Program Access Memo

This memorandum provides guidance to states in taking the balanced approach necessary to properly implement the SNAP time limit for able-bodied adults without dependents.

11/19/2015
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2015-0036 SNAP - FY 2016 State Target Areas for Management Evaluations

The purpose of this memo is to transmit national target areas and procedures for management evaluations for FY 2016. FNS, with input from the regional offices, has identified four national target areas for the ROs to review.

07/23/2015
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2015-0028 SNAP Able-Bodied Adults without Dependents Q&As June 2015

Section 6(0) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 limits ABAWD eligibility for the SNAP to 3 months in any 36-month period, unless the individual meets the ABAWD work requirement or is otherwise exempt. FNS is providing the attached guidance in response to recent questions from state agencies concerning ABAWD policy.

06/30/2015
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