West Virginia § 9-9-8 - 9-9-8. Exemptions.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 9-9-8 — 9-9-8. Exemptions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-9-8. 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:
(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.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 9-9-8
What does West Virginia Code § 9-9-8 cover?
Section 9-9-8 ("9-9-8. Exemptions.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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