WAC 388-444-0020 When must clients register for work but are not required to participate in the Food Stamp Employment and Training Program, (FS E&T)?

WAC  

You, as a client, must register for work, as provided in WAC 388-444-0005, even though you are exempt from participation in the FS E&T program if you are:

1. Participating in a refugee assistance program;

2. Living in an area where the FS E&T program is not provided (exempt area) See Food Stamp E&T Appendix I for exempt areas;

3. Living one hour or more travel distance from available FS E&T services;

4. Without a mailing address or message telephone;

5. Temporarily unable to work and it is expected to last longer than sixty days; or

6. A client who has dependent care needs that exceed the maximum amount payable by the department. The exemption continues until:

   1. A different work activity is available; or

   2. Circumstances change and monthly dependent care costs no longer exceed the reimbursement limit set by the department.