(Revised 10/01/18 ML3532)
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Amended IM 5464
IM 5464
If an individual is NOT an ABAWD and NOT exempt from the work requirements at the time of initial application, review, or the household reports a loss of the exemption, the individual is required to register for work by completing the SFN 385 – Affidavit for SNAP Work Requirements or the SFN 353 - Employment and Training Affidavit at the time of application, review and when a loss of exemption is reported.
The SFN 385 and 353 are valid for 12 months.
Individuals losing exempt status due to any change in circumstances must comply with the work requirements when the change is reported.
If a change is reported by the household, the individual is required to register for work by completing the SFN 385 or the SFN 353 at the time the change is reported.
The county worker must explain the individual’s rights, responsibilities, requirements and consequences of failure to comply. This discussion must be documented in the case file. Notice F846 – Affidavit/Notice for Work Registrants or F847 –SNAP Employment and Training Registration Form an be used to inform the individual of the work requirements. If notice F846 or F847 is sent this serves as documentation the individual was notified or their rights, responsibilities, requirements, and consequences of failure to comply.
The individual or responsible household member must return the SFN 385 or the SFN 353 to the county within ten calendar days from the date the county worker mailed it. If the household fails to return the form, a 10-day advance notice must be sent stating the individual is ineligible.
Disqualification can be avoided, or eligibility restored by returning the form or complying with the work requirements prior to the disqualification being imposed. Once the disqualification is imposed, they must comply with the work requirements. Completing and returning the SFN 385 or the SFN 353 does not end the disqualification.
