Some people — like people 65 and older, people receiving disability benefits, or people who are pregnant or living in a household with a child under 14 – should be automatically exempt from the work requirement.

If you aren’t automatically exempt, you may still be able to get an exemption and stay on 3SquaresVT without needing to work. For example, if you can’t find appropriate work due to a physical or mental health condition, you can seek an exemption by having a doctor or therapist complete page 1 of the 210A form. If you can’t find work because of a life barrier like lack of transportation, homelessness, lack of education, etc. a service provider—like Vermont Foodbank—may be able to complete page 2 of the 210A form. For more information, please contact us!