STATEWIDE — SNAP WORK REQUIREMENTS for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) return across New York on March 1 after a federal time-limit waiver expires for all districts except Saratoga County.
The rules apply to adults ages 18 to 64 who are able to work and are not living with a child under 14. To receive benefits beyond three months in a three-year period, recipients must meet the ABAWD work rules, typically totaling 80 hours per month through paid work, approved training, or qualifying volunteer activity.
Some recipients remain excused, including people who are pregnant, receiving disability benefits or unable to work due to a physical or mental health reason.
NYC will send an ABAWD Work Activity Letter to anyone subject to the work requirements.
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