Field Ops Memo 2008-33: Food Stamp Program -- Waiver Exemption for Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs)

This memo implements the ABAWD waiver and describes: • BEACON changes to the Work Requirements window; • data-fix and clean-up activities (pre-conversion, conversion and postconversion) • procedures for processing: ABAWDs (applicants and reapplicants) residing in waiver-approved areas; and ABAWDs who move into or out of a waiver-approved area. The memo also introduces a new job aid that will assist AU Managers to appropriately code ABAWDs on BEACON.