Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-28-1309 - Conditions of Eligibility

An applicant or member shall meet the following conditions to qualify for the Freedom to Work program:

1. Furnish a valid Social Security Number (SSN);

2. Be a resident of Arizona;

3. Be a citizen of the United States, or meet requirements for a qualified alien under A.R.S. § 36 2903.03(B);

4. Be at least 16 years of age, but less than 65 years of age;

5. Have countable income that does not exceed 250 percent of FPL. The Administration shall count income under 42 U.S.C. 1382a and 20 CFR 416 Subpart K with the following exceptions:

a. The unearned income of the applicant or member shall be disregarded,

b. The income of a spouse or other family members shall be disregarded, and

c. The deduction for a minor child shall not apply;

6. Reside in a living arrangement specified under R9-28-406(A);

7. Be determined as physically or developmentally disabled by meeting the medical criteria under Article 3 of this Chapter; and

8. Comply with the member responsibility provisions under R9-22-306.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-28-1309

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 99, effective January 1, 2003 (Supp. 02-4). Section repealed; new Section made by final rulemaking at 15 A.A.R. 269, effective March 7, 2009 (Supp. 09-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 2677, effective 10/8/2024.