Do the New HUSKY Work Rules Apply to You?

Do the New HUSKY Work Rules Apply to You?

Answer a few questions to see if the new rules apply to you and what action you might need to take. These rules do not start until 2027 and may change before then. This tool provides answers based on the current status of the rules. Information you enter here will not be saved.

AGE CHECK
What is your age?
Please enter a valid age (0–120).
HUSKY PROGRAM CHECK
Are you enrolled in HUSKY A, B, C, or LB?
Exceptions
Are you a parent or guardian of a child under 19?
Eceptions
Are you a caregiver of a child under 14, or a caregiver of someone who needs help with daily activities (such as a disabled person or older adult)?
Exceptions
Are you pregnant, or were you pregnant in the past 12 months?
Exceptions
Were you in foster care at age 18 and are you under 26 years old?
Exceptions
Do you have a serious medical condition or disability, or are you under the care of a doctor and unable to work?
Exceptions
Are you in a drug or alcohol treatment or rehabilitation program?
Exceptions
Do you provide proof of your work hours for SNAP (food stamps) or TFA (cash assistance)?
Exceptions
Are you an American Indian or Alaska Native?
Exceptions
Are you a veteran with a disability rating of "Total" from the VA?
Exceptions
Were you in jail or prison in the last 90 days?
Exceptions
Do you qualify for Medicare Part A, or are you signed up for Medicare Part B?
Exceptions
Are you now or were you recently in the hospital, or a patient in a nursing facility, intermediate care facility, or psychiatric hospital?
Exceptions
Do you have to travel outside of your local area for long periods of time to get medical care for yourself or your child?
Activities That Count
Are you enrolled in school at least half-time?
Activities That Count
Are you doing any of these activities for at least 80 hours per month?
  • Working at a job
  • Going to school
  • Going to a job training or work program, such as SNAP E&T
  • Volunteering
  • Doing a mix of work, school, training, and/or volunteering
Activities That Count
Is your gross monthly income $580 or more? Gross means your total income before taxes or deductions.
Activities That Count
If you are a seasonal worker, does your average gross monthly income in the last 6 months equal $580 or more?
The work rules may not apply to you!
The work rules may not apply to you!
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The work rules may not apply to you!
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