Section 17-684.1-59 - Time limit for able-bodied adults(a) Individuals are not eligible to participate in the food stamp program as a member of any household if the individual received food stamps for more than three countable months during any thirty six month period; provided that individuals may be eligible for up to three additional countable months in accordance with section 17-684.1-63.(b) Countable months are months during which an individual receives food stamps for the full benefit month while not: (1) Exempt as specified in section 17-684.1-62;(2) Covered by a waiver granted under the Food Stamp Act, 7 U.S.C. §2011, et seq.;(3) Fulfilling the work requirement as defined in section 17-684.1-58; or(4) Receiving benefits that are prorated in accordance with section 17-680-27.(c) If an individual subject to the time limit specified in subsection (a) receives food stamp benefits erroneously, the department shall consider the benefits to have been received for purposes of the time limit, unless an overpayment claim has been established in accordance with chapter 17-683.(d) The income and resources of an individual who becomes ineligible due to the time limit for able-bodied adults shall be handled in accordance with section 17-663-82.1.Haw. Code R. § 17-684.1-59
[Eff 1/17/08] (Auth: HRS § 346-14) (Imp: 7 C.F.R. §273.24 )