From the Community Action Association of Pennsylvania (http://www.thecaap.org):
The federal SNAP (food stamp) time limits for able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) are now in effect for Pennsylvania. This is a 
federal law that was suspended for many years. Individuals considered “ABAWDs” may only receive SNAP benefits for a total of 3 full months within a 36-month period—unless the person meets an “exemption” or complies with certain work requirements.
An ABAWD is a person who is 18 to 49 years old, does not live with children, is able to work, and is not working more than 20 hours per week. An ABAWD can keep their SNAP benefits by doing one of the following: 1. work 20+ hours per week, 2. Attend job training for 20+ hours per week, 3. Volunteer 26 hours per month, or 4. Work + volunteer.
There are many ways people can qualify for an exemption to the time limit. Attached is the full list of exemptions. There are many counties in Pennsylvania where the SNAP time limit does NOT apply in 2017. Attached is a map that indicates the counties where the time limit does and does not apply. Note, there are cities that are exempted from the time limit within counties that have a time limit. See attachment
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