Haw. Code R. § 17-684.1-63 - Regaining eligibility

(a) An individual denied eligibility as an able-bodied adult due to the time limit specified in section 17-684.1-59, or who did not reapply for benefits because he or she was not fulfilling the work requirement as defined in section 17-684.1-58, shall regain eligibility to participate in the food stamp program if, as determined by the department, during any thirty consecutive days, he or she:

(1) Worked eighty or more hours;

(2) Participated in and complied with the requirements of a work program for eighty or more hours;

(3) Completed any combination of work and participation in a work program for a total of eighty hours; or

(4) Becomes exempt.

(b) An individual regaining eligibility under paragraphs (a)(1) through (3), shall have benefits prorated from the day the eighty hours are completed.

(c) There is no limit to how many times an individual may regain eligibility and subsequently maintain eligibility by fulfilling the work requirement.

Notes

Haw. Code R. § 17-684.1-63

[Eff 1/17/08] (Auth: HRS § 346-14) (Imp: 7 C.F.R. §273.24)