808.03 NHEP Participation SR 97-19, 06/97 (FAM-A)

The NHEP has different participation requirements for one and two parent families. See Section 808.37, Participation Requirements for 2 Parent Families. All able bodied individuals between the ages of 18 and 60 and children aged 16 and 17 who are not full time students, are required to participate in the NHEP. Certain individuals will have their participation in the NHEP temporarily postponed, but may have to participate when their circumstances change. These individuals must have their exemption status reviewed at each application, redetermination of eligibility, or whenever a change affecting exemption status is reported or discovered. See Sections 203.03 , FAP (Family Assistance Program), and 808.05 , Temporary Exemptions from Participation in NHEP.