An ABAWD is a FNS applicant or recipient who is: Between the ages of 18-49 Physically and mentally capable of employment Not responsible for or living in a household with a minor child Since the PHE ended, the ABAWD time limit on benefits has gone back into effect. This means ABAWDs can get FNS benefits for only three months in a three-year period UNLESS they are working or meet an exemption. All ABAWDs will get FNS benefits from July 1, 2023 to Sept. 30, 2023. If you are an ABAWD, you'll get notices explaining the changes and actions you need to take to keep getting benefits. Notify your caseworker if you meet requirements to keep getting FNS benefits.