Rule 18-14-13.1 - General RuleA. An able-bodied adult without dependents (ABAWD) is an individual age 18 but under 55 years old without minor dependents. Per the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (FRA), the age-based modification exception will sunset on October 1, 2030.B. SNAP eligibility for ABAWDs is limited to (three) 3 countable months during any 3-year (36 months) period.C. However, an ABAWD meeting the work requirements, or an exemption is not subject to the time limits.D. Individuals may be eligible for up to (three) 3 additional months.E. MDHS must inform all ABAWDs of the ABAWD work requirements and time limits orally and in writing.18 Miss. Code. R. 14-13.1