West Virginia Code 9-9-8 – Exemptions
The secretary shall establish by rule categories of persons exempt, but the exemption applies only to the work requirements of the program: Provided, That a person who is exempt from the work requirements may nevertheless participate voluntarily in work activities. The categories of exemptions are limited to the following:
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 9-9-8
- Secretary: means the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources: Provided, That beginning January 1, 2024, "secretary" means the secretary of the Department of Human Services. See West Virginia Code 9-1-2
- State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
(1) Undocumented aliens and aliens under the five-year ban;
(2) Parents, or at state option on a case-by-case basis, anyone receiving supplemental security income;
(3) A parent who is providing medically necessary care for a disabled family member who resides in the home and is not a full-time student;
(4) Minor parents who are not head of household (spouses of the head of household); and
(5) Grandparents and other nonparental caretakers.