IM-038 – ABLE BODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS (ABAWD) RESET FOOD STAMP POLICY UPDATE

Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri

TO:  ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES

FROM:  PATRICK LUEBBERING, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT:  ABLE BODIED ADULTS WITHOUT DEPENDENTS (ABAWD) RESET FOOD STAMP POLICY UPDATE

MANUAL REVISION #27

1105.035.00

 

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this memo is to inform staff of an update to the Food Stamp Manual regarding resetting of ABAWD non-work months every 36 months.  This manual update is not a change in policy.  Non-work months will reset for ABAWDS for January 2019 and they may be eligible for 3 non work months again if all other eligibility criteria are met.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

PL/cs