1. 1. Furnish a valid Social Security Number (SSN);
2. 2. Be a resident of Arizona;
3. 3. Be a citizen of the United States, or meet requirements for a qualified alien under A.R.S. § 36-2903.03(B);
4. 4. Be at least 16 years of age, but less than 65 years of age;

5. 5. Have countable income that does not exceed 250 percent of FPL. The Administration shall count the income under 42 U.S.C. 1382a and 20 CFR 416 Subpart K with the following exceptions:

   1. a. The unearned income of the applicant or member shall be disregarded,
   2. b. The income of a spouse or other family member shall be disregarded, and
   3. c. The deduction for a minor child shall not apply;
6. 6. Comply with the member responsibility provisions under R9-22-306.

An applicant or member shall meet the following conditions to qualify for the Freedom to Work program:

Historical Note

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 95, effective January 1, 2003 (Supp. 02-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 15 A.A.R. 220, effective March 7, 2009 (Supp. 09-1). Section repealed; new Section made by final rulemaking at 15 A.A.R. 220, effective March 7, 2009 (Supp. 09-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 30 A.A.R. 2674 (August 30, 2024), effective October 8, 2024 (Supp. 24-3).