Employed or self-employed if working 30 hours a week or Pregnancy earning at least the minimum wage multiplied by 30 hours a week Disabled and receiving Supplemental Security Income Physically or mentally unfit for employment (medically (SSI), Social Security benefits (SSA) or any percent of verified or designated through state policy guidance). Veteran Assistance benefits (VA) Applying for or receiving Unemployment Insurance Residing in a household with a member who is under 18 Benefits (UIB), Colorado Works (TANF), or Colorado years of age. This exemption refers to living in a house Refugee Service Program (CRSP). You are also exempt if with children under 18 years of age who are or could be you are continuing to meet UIB reporting requirements members of the Food Assistance household case but while appealing a denial or disqualification. who may be ineligible to participate in the SNAP program. Enrolled in High School or attending community college, Disabled and receiving Supplemental Security Income GED, trade school or university at least half time and (SSI), Social Security benefits (SSA) or any percent of working 20 hours per week Veteran Assistance benefits (VA) Persons Under Age Eighteen (18) Regular participating in a drug/alcohol treatment program Is determined to be mentally or physically unfit (designated through state policy guidance). Participating in Vocational Rehabilitation, Workforce Investment Act (WIA) or Trade Adjustment Assistance Act Program at the time you apply for Food Assistance. A 16- or 17-year old who is head of a household is exempt only if attending school or enrolled in an employment and training program at least ½ time Job Attached (Employer letter stating return to work within 60 days is required) Disabled and receiving or having applied for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Disabled and receiving Social Security benefits (SSA) or any percent of Veteran Assistance benefits (VA). Persons Caring for Children and Incapacitated Household Members Chronically homeless Responsible for the care of a dependent child under age six or an incapacitated person
Employed or self-employed if working 30 hours a week or earning at least the minimum wage multiplied by 30 hours a week Pregnancy Disabled and receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security benefits (SSA) or any percent of Veteran Assistance benefits (VA) Physically or mentally unfit for employment (medically verified or designated through state policy guidance). Applying for or receiving Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UIB), Colorado Works (TANF), or Colorado Refugee Service Program (CRSP). You are also exempt if you are continuing to meet UIB reporting requirements while appealing a denial or disqualification. Residing in a household with a member who is under 18 years of age. This exemption refers to living in a house with children under 18 years of age who are or could be members of the Food Assistance household case but who may be ineligible to participate in the SNAP program. Enrolled in High School or attending community college, GED, trade school or university at least half time and working 20 hours per week Disabled and receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security benefits (SSA) or any percent of Veteran Assistance benefits (VA) Persons Under Age Eighteen (18) Regular participating in a drug/alcohol treatment program Is determined to be mentally or physically unfit (designated through state policy guidance). Participating in Vocational Rehabilitation, Workforce Investment Act (WIA) or Trade Adjustment Assistance Act Program at the time you apply for Food Assistance. A 16- or 17-year old who is head of a household is exempt only if attending school or enrolled in an employment and training program at least ½ time Job Attached (Employer letter stating return to work within 60 days is required) Disabled and receiving or having applied for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Disabled and receiving Social Security benefits (SSA) or any percent of Veteran Assistance benefits (VA). Persons Caring for Children and Incapacitated Household Members Chronically homeless Responsible for the care of a dependent child under age six or an incapacitated person
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