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Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs)

New SNAP Time Limits in Effect for Thousands of Marylanders

ABAWD Outreach Toolkit
ABAWD Policy Training
ABAWD Verification Materials:

  • Activity Participation Form (pdf)
  • Disability/Unfit for Work Form (pdf)

As of January 1, 2016, new SNAP time limits have gone into effect in Maryland. These new time limits restrict individuals known as “able-bodied adults without dependents” (ABAWDs) to three months of SNAP benefits in a 36-month time period if they are not exempt or participating in a qualified work, training, education or volunteer activity for 20 hours a week according to federal law.

Who is an Able-Bodied Adult Without Dependents (ABAWDs)?
An individual is considered an ABAWD if they meet the following criteria:

  • Between the ages of 18-49
  • Not disabled
  • Not living with a dependent child under 18

The Impact in Maryland
New SNAP limits are in effect in the following counties, placing thousands of Marylanders at an increased risk for hunger and food insecurity statewide:

  • Anne Arundel County
  • Baltimore County
  • Calvert County
  • Carroll County
  • Charles County
  • Frederick County
  • Howard County
  • Montgomery County
  • Prince George's County
  • St. Mary’s County
  • Washington County

The following jurisdictions are currently receiving a waiver from the ABAWD time limit:

  • Baltimore City
  • Eastern Shore
  • Garrett and Allegany Counties

2017 Statewide ABAWD Training Dates
Maryland Hunger Solutions is hosting statewide ABAWD training sessions. If you are interested in participating in a training, email us at ABAWD@mdhungersolutions.org.

Training Dates:

  • Anne Arundel County- April 7, 2017
  • Baltimore County- TBD
  • Calvert County- April 19, 2017
  • Carroll County- TBD
  • Charles County- April 19, 2017
  • Frederick County- TBD
  • Howard County- March 29, 2017
  • Montgomery County- April 13, 2017
  • Prince George's County- April 18, 2017
  • St. Mary’s County- April 19, 2017
  • Washington County- TBD

Take Action with our ABAWD Outreach Toolkit
Our ABAWD outreach toolkit contains materials that can be utilized by community-based organizations to conduct ABAWD pre-screenings, verify participation in education, work, volunteer and job readiness programs & document an individual’s ability to participate in qualifying work or work activities.

  • ABAWD Screening Tool (Excel file)
  • ABAWD Flyer (pdf)
  • ABAWD Policy Training Presentation (pdf)

To request a policy training on ABAWDs and the new SNAP time limits, contact Rachel Tucker at rtucker@mdhungersolutions.org.

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