Individuals between the ages of 16 and 64 who do not have a good reason for not participating must work or participate in the SNAP E&T program, if assigned, to receive SNAP benefits.

Below are examples of good reasons for why someone cannot participate in SNAP work requirements:

• Younger than 16 or age 65 or older.
• A 16 or 17-year-old who is not the head of household, or who is attending school, or who is enrolled in an employment training program at least half-time.
• Receiving Social Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI).
• Medically certified as physically or mentally unfit for employment.
• Receiving or applied for Reemployment insurance and complying with work requirements.
• A participant in a drug or alcohol treatment program. This does not include Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, or Sober Living Houses.
• A student enrolled at least half-time in school, a training program, or institution of higher education.
• Complying with the work requirements of the Refugee Services Employment Provider or the Match Grant Program.
• A parent or household member responsible for caring for a dependent child under 6 years old.
• The caretaker of an incapacitated individual.
• An individual already working an average of 30 hours per week or earning at least $217.50 per week. This includes individuals who are self-employed and migrant workers with an agreement to start working within 30 days.
• Complying with the work requirements of the Temporary Cash Assistance Program.

If you think you cannot meet SNAP work requirements it is important to provide that information to DCF to make a determination.

You will receive a notice from DCF that will identify which household members must participate in work activities.

If you are required to participate in SNAP E&T, FloridaCommerce will mail an Employment and Training Referral Letter that outlines next steps for completing orientation and scheduling an appointment with a case manager.

Information from FloridaCommerce will be sent by regular mail, even if you opted to receive notices electronically from DCF.

Once you have completed orientation, you will be able to opt in to receive future notices from the CareerSource center electronically.

It is important that DCF and FloridaCommerce have a valid mailing address on file for your household. You can verify and update your address through your MyACCESS Account.

The term ABAWD applies to individuals who are:

• Aged 18 to 64,
• Physically and mentally able to work, and
• Not the parent or a household member responsible for the care of a dependent child under 14 years old.

You must participate in SNAP E&T (if assigned), already be working or volunteering, accept a job if offered, and not quit a job without a good reason.

If you do not meet the SNAP work requirements you may lose your SNAP benefits for a period of time.

You may be able to regain eligibility after a period of time. Please reference your Food Assistance Work Rules notice for additional information.

No. You cannot opt out if you want to continue receiving your SNAP benefits. If you believe you have a good reason for not participating and would like to discuss your situation with DCF, please call the Customer Contact Center at (850) 300-4323.

To learn more about the different programs available through the SNAP E&T Program, visit FloridaCommerce’s website: employflorida.com.

Florida FY2026 SNAP E&T State Plan

Please review your Food Assistance Work Rules notice to determine if you must participate in the SNAP E&T program.