7 CFR § 273.24(b) and (c)(1)-(6)


An ABAWD is limited to receiving 3-countable months of SNAP benefits in a 36-month period, unless they meet the ABAWD work requirements or an exemption. The 3-countable months can be non-consecutive.  

Exception: ABAWDs may receive SNAP for an additional one-time 3-consecutive month period if the person regains eligibility.


Changes in circumstances may cause an individual’s status as an ABAWD to change. Time limits do not apply during periods when the individual is not identified as an ABAWD.