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DHS checks data first; if it can't confirm, you get a notice and 30 days to send proof.","lookback":"Applicants (from 2027-01-01): the month before applying. Renewal: at least one month in each 6 months (DHS FAQ). KFF reports a 3-month look-back at renewal.","hardship_exceptions":null,"volunteer_proof":"No named form. If data can't confirm hours, DHS asks for proof from a third party (the volunteer site). Send online, in person, by mail, or by email.","official_page":"https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/medical-services/healthcare-programs/arhome/arhome-community-engagement-requirement/","sources":["https://www.kff.org/health-reform/state-indicator/state-activity-around-expanding-medicaid-under-the-affordable-care-act/","https://www.medicaid.gov/renew-info/AR","https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11094/medicaid-program-community-engagement-requirement-for-certain-individuals","https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/medical-services/healthcare-programs/arhome/arhome-community-engagement-requirement/","https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/medical-services/healthcare-programs/arhome/arhome-community-engagement-requirement/arhome-faq/","https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/Community-Engagement-Work-Requirement-Town-Hall-slides.pdf","https://www.kff.org/medicaid/an-early-look-at-policy-decisions-as-states-get-ready-to-implement-work-requirements/"]},"snap":{"community_service_counts":"yes","hours_rule":"Ages 18-64 with no child under 14: at least 80 hours a month of work, volunteering, SNAP E&T or training, or assigned workfare hours.","volunteer_form":null,"who_signs":null,"deadline":"If hours fall below 80 in a month, call the county office within 10 days.","waiver_note":null,"waiver":{"status":"none","note":"No time limit waiver is in effect in this state as of Oct. 1, 2026, per USDA's quarterly waiver status list.","until":null,"sources":["https://www.fna.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/FY27-Quarter-1-ABAWD-Waiver-Status.pdf","https://www.fna.usda.gov/snap/abawd/waivers/2025-2029"],"as_of":"2026-10-09"},"official_page":"https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/county-operations/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-snap/snap-time-limit-rules/","sources":["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/section-273.24","https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/county-operations/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-snap/snap-time-limit-rules/","https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/wp-content/uploads/SNAP-Appendices-10.01.2025.pdf","https://frac.org/wp-content/uploads/Volunteer-SNAP-Work-Requirements.pdf"]},"spanish_materials":"https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/divisions-shared-services/medical-services/healthcare-programs/arhome/requisito-de-participacion-comunitaria-y-trabajo-de-arhome/","last_verified":"2026-10-09"},{"state":"CA","name":"California","slug":"california","medicaid":{"expansion":true,"applies":true,"note":"Medi-Cal expansion adults 19-64. 80 hours a month of work, community service, a work program or half-time school (or a mix), or $580 a month income. Medi-Cal checks state data first and sends a letter if it can't confirm.","start_date":"2027-01-01","start_note":"First affected members expected at renewals starting March 2027 (health plan FAQ citing DHCS; DHCS site could not be read).","verify_frequency":"Every 6 months at renewal, starting with the first renewal after 2027-01-01","lookback":null,"hardship_exceptions":null,"volunteer_proof":null,"official_page":"https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/Medi-Cal/Pages/changes.aspx","sources":["https://www.kff.org/health-reform/state-indicator/state-activity-around-expanding-medicaid-under-the-affordable-care-act/","https://www.medicaid.gov/renew-info/CA","https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11094/medicaid-program-community-engagement-requirement-for-certain-individuals","https://providers.anthem.com/docs/gpp/california-provider/CA_CAID_MedicaidWorkReqsFAQ.pdf?v=202608311525","https://www.chcf.org/resource/2026/06/05/hr1-work-requirement-affect-californians-medi-cal-policy-at-a-glance/"]},"snap":{"community_service_counts":"yes","hours_rule":"Ages 18-64: average 20 hours a week (80 a month) of work, volunteering or training, or earn $217.50 a week.","volunteer_form":{"name":"CalFresh ABAWD Volunteer Work Hours Verification Form","number":"CF 888 (5/25)","url":"https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/Additional-Resources/Forms-and-Brochures/2020/A-D/CF888.pdf"},"who_signs":"You fill in Section 1. A representative of the volunteer organization fills in and signs Section 2, certifying the month's hours. Counties may choose to use it; if used, it must be used as-is.","deadline":null,"waiver_note":null,"waiver":{"status":"partial","note":"Waived in Alpine, Colusa, Imperial, Merced, Monterey, Plumas and Tulare counties through Oct. 31, 2026; USDA approved Colusa, Imperial, Kings, Merced, Monterey, Plumas and Tulare counties for Nov. 1, 2026 through Oct. 31, 2027.","until":"2027-10-31","sources":["https://www.fna.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/FY27-Quarter-1-ABAWD-Waiver-Status.pdf","https://www.fna.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/ca-abawd-response-fy2026-b.pdf","https://www.fna.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/ca-abawd-response-fy2027.pdf","https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/calfresh/abawd"],"as_of":"2026-10-09"},"official_page":"https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/calfresh/abawd","sources":["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/section-273.24","https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/calfresh/abawd","https://cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/Additional-Resources/Letters-and-Notices/ACLs/2025/25-34.pdf","https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/Additional-Resources/Forms-and-Brochures/2020/A-D/CF888.pdf","https://sonomacounty.gov/health-and-human-services/human-services/health-food/calfresh-ebt-food-benefits/calfresh-work-requirement"]},"spanish_materials":"https://cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/calfresh/abawd/abawd-es","last_verified":"2026-10-09"},{"state":"CO","name":"Colorado","slug":"colorado","medicaid":{"expansion":true,"applies":true,"note":"Expansion adults ages 19-64 in Health First Colorado must show 80 hours a month of work, volunteering/community service, school, or a work program (or $580/month income), unless excluded.","start_date":null,"start_note":"No earlier state start found. Federal law requires states to start by 2027-01-01 (a good-faith exemption can delay it, but not past 2029-01-01).","verify_frequency":null,"lookback":null,"hardship_exceptions":null,"volunteer_proof":null,"official_page":"https://www.healthfirstcolorado.gov/changes-are-coming-to-health-first-colorado","sources":["https://www.kff.org/health-reform/state-indicator/state-activity-around-expanding-medicaid-under-the-affordable-care-act/","https://www.medicaid.gov/renew-info/CO","https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11094/medicaid-program-community-engagement-requirement-for-certain-individuals","https://www.healthfirstcolorado.gov/changes-are-coming-to-health-first-colorado"]},"snap":{"community_service_counts":null,"hours_rule":null,"volunteer_form":null,"who_signs":null,"deadline":null,"waiver_note":null,"waiver":{"status":"none","note":"No time limit waiver is in effect in this state as of Oct. 1, 2026, per USDA's quarterly waiver status list.","until":null,"sources":["https://www.fna.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/FY27-Quarter-1-ABAWD-Waiver-Status.pdf","https://www.fna.usda.gov/snap/abawd/waivers/2025-2029"],"as_of":"2026-10-09"},"official_page":null,"sources":["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/section-273.24"]},"spanish_materials":null,"last_verified":"2026-10-09"},{"state":"CT","name":"Connecticut","slug":"connecticut","medicaid":{"expansion":true,"applies":true,"note":"Expansion adults ages 19-64 in HUSKY D must show 80 hours a month of work, volunteering/community service, school, or a work program (or $580/month income), unless excluded.","start_date":null,"start_note":"No earlier state start found. Federal law requires states to start by 2027-01-01 (a good-faith exemption can delay it, but not past 2029-01-01).","verify_frequency":null,"lookback":null,"hardship_exceptions":null,"volunteer_proof":null,"official_page":"https://portal.ct.gov/dss-HR1","sources":["https://www.kff.org/health-reform/state-indicator/state-activity-around-expanding-medicaid-under-the-affordable-care-act/","https://www.medicaid.gov/renew-info/CT","https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11094/medicaid-program-community-engagement-requirement-for-certain-individuals"]},"snap":{"community_service_counts":null,"hours_rule":null,"volunteer_form":null,"who_signs":null,"deadline":null,"waiver_note":null,"waiver":{"status":"none","note":"No waived areas; the court-restored waiver ended Nov. 30, 2025.","until":null,"sources":["https://www.fna.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/FY27-Quarter-1-ABAWD-Waiver-Status.pdf","https://www.fna.usda.gov/snap/abawd/waivers/2025-2029","https://www.fna.usda.gov/snap/work-requirements/policies/waiver-reinstatement"],"as_of":"2026-10-09"},"official_page":null,"sources":["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/section-273.24"]},"spanish_materials":null,"last_verified":"2026-10-09"},{"state":"DE","name":"Delaware","slug":"delaware","medicaid":{"expansion":true,"applies":true,"note":"Expansion adults ages 19-64 in Delaware Medicaid must show 80 hours a month of work, volunteering/community service, school, or a work program (or $580/month income), unless excluded.","start_date":null,"start_note":"No earlier state start found. Federal law requires states to start by 2027-01-01 (a good-faith exemption can delay it, but not past 2029-01-01).","verify_frequency":null,"lookback":null,"hardship_exceptions":null,"volunteer_proof":null,"official_page":null,"sources":["https://www.kff.org/health-reform/state-indicator/state-activity-around-expanding-medicaid-under-the-affordable-care-act/","https://www.medicaid.gov/renew-info/DE","https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11094/medicaid-program-community-engagement-requirement-for-certain-individuals"]},"snap":{"community_service_counts":null,"hours_rule":null,"volunteer_form":null,"who_signs":null,"deadline":null,"waiver_note":null,"waiver":{"status":"none","note":"No waived areas; USDA denied Delaware's 2026 request.","until":null,"sources":["https://www.fna.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/FY27-Quarter-1-ABAWD-Waiver-Status.pdf","https://www.fna.usda.gov/snap/abawd/waivers/2025-2029","https://www.fna.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/de-abawd-response-fy2026.pdf"],"as_of":"2026-10-09"},"official_page":null,"sources":["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/section-273.24"]},"spanish_materials":null,"last_verified":"2026-10-09"},{"state":"DC","name":"District of Columbia","slug":"district-of-columbia","medicaid":{"expansion":true,"applies":true,"note":"Expansion adults ages 19-64 in DC Medicaid must show 80 hours a month of work, volunteering/community service, school, or a work program (or $580/month income), unless excluded.","start_date":null,"start_note":"No earlier state start found. Federal law requires states to start by 2027-01-01 (a good-faith exemption can delay it, but not past 2029-01-01).","verify_frequency":null,"lookback":null,"hardship_exceptions":null,"volunteer_proof":null,"official_page":null,"sources":["https://www.kff.org/health-reform/state-indicator/state-activity-around-expanding-medicaid-under-the-affordable-care-act/","https://www.medicaid.gov/renew-info/DC","https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11094/medicaid-program-community-engagement-requirement-for-certain-individuals"]},"snap":{"community_service_counts":null,"hours_rule":null,"volunteer_form":null,"who_signs":null,"deadline":null,"waiver_note":null,"waiver":{"status":"none","note":"No waived areas; the court-restored waiver ended Dec. 31, 2025.","until":null,"sources":["https://www.fna.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/FY27-Quarter-1-ABAWD-Waiver-Status.pdf","https://www.fna.usda.gov/snap/abawd/waivers/2025-2029","https://www.fna.usda.gov/snap/work-requirements/policies/waiver-reinstatement"],"as_of":"2026-10-09"},"official_page":null,"sources":["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/section-273.24"]},"spanish_materials":null,"last_verified":"2026-10-09"},{"state":"FL","name":"Florida","slug":"florida","medicaid":{"expansion":false,"applies":false,"note":"Did not expand Medicaid. CMS says the new Medicaid work requirement does not apply in this state.","start_date":null,"start_note":null,"verify_frequency":null,"lookback":null,"hardship_exceptions":null,"volunteer_proof":null,"official_page":null,"sources":["https://www.kff.org/health-reform/state-indicator/state-activity-around-expanding-medicaid-under-the-affordable-care-act/","https://www.medicaid.gov/renew-info/FL"]},"snap":{"community_service_counts":null,"hours_rule":null,"volunteer_form":null,"who_signs":null,"deadline":null,"waiver_note":null,"waiver":{"status":"none","note":"No time limit waiver is in effect in this state as of Oct. 1, 2026, per USDA's quarterly waiver status list.","until":null,"sources":["https://www.fna.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/FY27-Quarter-1-ABAWD-Waiver-Status.pdf","https://www.fna.usda.gov/snap/abawd/waivers/2025-2029"],"as_of":"2026-10-09"},"official_page":null,"sources":["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/section-273.24"]},"spanish_materials":null,"last_verified":"2026-10-09"},{"state":"GA","name":"Georgia","slug":"georgia","medicaid":{"expansion":false,"applies":true,"note":"Did not expand Medicaid. Georgia Pathways (a Section 1115 waiver) covers some adults and already requires 80 hours a month. The federal rule also covers adults in waiver coverage like this.","start_date":"2023-07-01","start_note":"Pathways has required hours since 2023-07-01; its waiver runs through 2026-12-31. Current members see federal (H.R. 1) changes at renewal on or after 2027-01-01.","verify_frequency":"Now: at application, yearly renewal, and within 10 days of a change. Policy groups say H.R. 1 checks become every 6 months from 2027 (not confirmed by GA).","lookback":"Application: proof for the latest 4 weeks within the 8 weeks before applying. Renewal: the month before the renewal is sent in.","hardship_exceptions":"Pathways 'good cause' up to 120 hours a year, at renewal or change only (Form 996). Which federal hardship exceptions GA will use from 2027 is not documented.","volunteer_proof":"A signed Standardized Work/Participation Calendar, or a signed statement on the organization's letterhead from a supervisor confirming hours (PAMMS Chart 2256.2). Send via the Customer Portal, mail, or a local DFCS office.","official_page":"https://pamms.dhs.ga.gov/dfcs/medicaid/2256/","sources":["https://www.kff.org/health-reform/state-indicator/state-activity-around-expanding-medicaid-under-the-affordable-care-act/","https://www.medicaid.gov/renew-info/GA","https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11094/medicaid-program-community-engagement-requirement-for-certain-individuals","https://pamms.dhs.ga.gov/dfcs/medicaid/2256/","https://gbpi.org/pathways-to-coverage-looking-back-two-years-and-into-the-future/","https://www.manatt.com/insights/insight/cms-approves-temporary-extension-of-georgia-pathways-section-1115-work-requirements-demonstration","https://pathways.georgia.gov/"]},"snap":{"community_service_counts":"yes","hours_rule":"80 hours a month (20 a week average) of work, volunteering/community service, or a work program, alone or combined. Workfare hours = monthly SNAP amount ÷ federal minimum wage (max 30 a week).","volunteer_form":{"name":"ABAWD Volunteer Work Verification Form","number":"Form 805 (01/19)","url":"https://pamms.dhs.ga.gov/dfcs/snap/_attachments/form-805.pdf"},"who_signs":"Volunteer supervisor at the organization (Part II: printed name, signature, date). DFCS fills in Part I.","deadline":null,"waiver_note":null,"waiver":{"status":"none","note":"No waived areas; all Georgia counties are time-limited.","until":null,"sources":["https://www.fna.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/FY27-Quarter-1-ABAWD-Waiver-Status.pdf","https://www.fna.usda.gov/snap/abawd/waivers/2025-2029","https://pamms.dhs.ga.gov/dfcs/snap/3355/"],"as_of":"2026-10-09"},"official_page":"https://pamms.dhs.ga.gov/dfcs/snap/3355/","sources":["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/section-273.24","https://pamms.dhs.ga.gov/dfcs/snap/3355/","https://pamms.dhs.ga.gov/dfcs/snap/_attachments/form-805.pdf","https://pamms.dhs.ga.gov/dfcs/snap/appendix-f-forms-toc/"]},"spanish_materials":"https://pamms.dhs.ga.gov/dfcs/snap/_attachments/form-805-es.pdf","last_verified":"2026-10-09"},{"state":"HI","name":"Hawaii","slug":"hawaii","medicaid":{"expansion":true,"applies":true,"note":"Expansion adults ages 19-64 in Med-QUEST must show 80 hours a month of work, volunteering/community service, school, or a work program (or $580/month income), unless excluded.","start_date":null,"start_note":"No earlier state start found. 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Federal law requires states to start by 2027-01-01 (a good-faith exemption can delay it, but not past 2029-01-01).","verify_frequency":null,"lookback":null,"hardship_exceptions":null,"volunteer_proof":null,"official_page":"https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/services-programs/medicaid-health/medicaid-expansion","sources":["https://www.kff.org/health-reform/state-indicator/state-activity-around-expanding-medicaid-under-the-affordable-care-act/","https://www.medicaid.gov/renew-info/ID","https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11094/medicaid-program-community-engagement-requirement-for-certain-individuals"]},"snap":{"community_service_counts":null,"hours_rule":null,"volunteer_form":null,"who_signs":null,"deadline":null,"waiver_note":null,"waiver":{"status":"none","note":"No time limit waiver is in effect in this state as of Oct. 1, 2026, per USDA's quarterly waiver status list.","until":null,"sources":["https://www.fna.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/FY27-Quarter-1-ABAWD-Waiver-Status.pdf","https://www.fna.usda.gov/snap/abawd/waivers/2025-2029"],"as_of":"2026-10-09"},"official_page":null,"sources":["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/section-273.24"]},"spanish_materials":null,"last_verified":"2026-10-09"},{"state":"IL","name":"Illinois","slug":"illinois","medicaid":{"expansion":true,"applies":true,"note":"Expansion adults ages 19-64 in Illinois Medicaid must show 80 hours a month of work, volunteering/community service, school, or a work program (or $580/month income), unless excluded.","start_date":null,"start_note":"No earlier state start found. 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Application: the month before applying.","hardship_exceptions":null,"volunteer_proof":null,"official_page":"https://www.mass.gov/info-details/new-work-and-education-requirements-for-masshealth-members","sources":["https://www.kff.org/health-reform/state-indicator/state-activity-around-expanding-medicaid-under-the-affordable-care-act/","https://www.medicaid.gov/renew-info/MA","https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11094/medicaid-program-community-engagement-requirement-for-certain-individuals","https://www.mass.gov/info-details/new-work-and-education-requirements-for-masshealth-members","https://www.masslegalservices.org/system/files/library/2026%20Health%20Access%20MLRI%20Presentation%20-%20Kaplan.pdf"]},"snap":{"community_service_counts":"yes","hours_rule":"Ages 18-64: 80 hours a month of work or approved training, or volunteering at a nonprofit or public group. 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Federal law requires states to start by 2027-01-01 (a good-faith exemption can delay it, but not past 2029-01-01).","verify_frequency":null,"lookback":null,"hardship_exceptions":null,"volunteer_proof":null,"official_page":null,"sources":["https://www.kff.org/health-reform/state-indicator/state-activity-around-expanding-medicaid-under-the-affordable-care-act/","https://www.medicaid.gov/renew-info/MI","https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11094/medicaid-program-community-engagement-requirement-for-certain-individuals"]},"snap":{"community_service_counts":null,"hours_rule":null,"volunteer_form":null,"who_signs":null,"deadline":null,"waiver_note":null,"waiver":{"status":"partial","note":"Waived in 15 counties, 6 cities and 8 tribal reservation areas through Nov. 2, 2026 (USDA approval).","until":"2026-11-02","sources":["https://www.fna.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/FY27-Quarter-1-ABAWD-Waiver-Status.pdf","https://www.fna.usda.gov/sites/default/files/resource-files/mi-abawd-response-fy2026.pdf"],"as_of":"2026-10-09"},"official_page":null,"sources":["https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/section-273.24"]},"spanish_materials":null,"last_verified":"2026-10-09"},{"state":"MN","name":"Minnesota","slug":"minnesota","medicaid":{"expansion":true,"applies":true,"note":"Expansion adults ages 19-64 in Medical Assistance must show 80 hours a month of work, volunteering/community service, school, or a work program (or $580/month income), unless excluded.","start_date":null,"start_note":"No earlier state start found. 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