R9-28-1309. Conditions of Eligibility

An applicant or member shall meet the following conditions to qualify for the Freedom to Work program: 1. Furnish a valid Social Security Number (SSN); 2. Be a resident of Arizona; 3. Be a citizen of the United States, or meet requirements for a qualified alien under A.R.S. § 36 2903.03(B); 4. Be at least 16 years of age, but less than 65 years of age; 5. Have countable income that does not exceed 250 percent of FPL. The Administration shall count income under 42 U.S.C. 1382a and 20 CFR 416 Subpart K with the following exceptions: a. The unearned income of the applicant or member shall be disregarded, b. The income of a spouse or other family members shall be disregarded, and c. The deduction for a minor child shall not apply; 6. Reside in a living arrangement specified under R9-28- 406(A); 7. Be determined as physically or developmentally disabled by meeting the medical criteria under Article 3 of this Chapter; and 8. Comply with the member responsibility provisions under R9-22-306.