What is required of ABAWDs during the certification period?

In the context of the program for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs), during the certification period, individuals are required to meet a specific work hour requirement to maintain their eligibility for benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This means they must work a certain number of hours per week, typically 20 hours of work per week or 80 hours per month, in order to continue receiving assistance.

Meeting this work requirement is essential. It is designed to encourage self-sufficiency and active participation in the workforce among ABAWDs. Failure to meet these work hours can lead to a loss of benefits, which is why it is critical for ABAWDs to be aware of and comply with this requirement during the certification period.

The other choices highlight scenarios that do not align with the requirements for ABAWDs; for example, submitting weekly reports of hours or participating in training programs are not mandatory implications for maintaining benefits, while being exempt from work requirements contradicts the very nature of the ABAWD designation.