# W. Va. Code § 9-9-8: Exemptions

> West Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C9_A9_S8

## Section

- **Citation:** W. Va. Code § 9-9-8
- **Heading:** Exemptions
- **Jurisdiction:** West Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** WV Code / Chapter 9 / Article 9 / Section 8

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [W. Va. Code § 9-9-1 §9-9-1. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C9_A9_S1.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 9-9-2 §9-9-2. Legislative findings; purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C9_A9_S2.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 9-9-3 §9-9-3. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C9_A9_S3.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 9-9-4 §9-9-4. Authorization for program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C9_A9_S4.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 9-9-5 §9-9-5. WV works program fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C9_A9_S5.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 9-9-6 §9-9-6. Program participation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C9_A9_S6.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 9-9-7 §9-9-7. Work requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C9_A9_S7.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 9-9-8 §9-9-8. Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C9_A9_S8.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 9-9-9 §9-9-9. Personal responsibility contract.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C9_A9_S9.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 9-9-10 §9-9-10. Participation limitation; exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C9_A9_S10.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 9-9-11 §9-9-11. Breach of contract; notice; sanctions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C9_A9_S11.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 9-9-12 §9-9-12. Diversionary assistance allowance in lieu of monthly cash assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C9_A9_S12.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 9-9-13 §9-9-13. Subsidized employment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C9_A9_S13.md)
- [W. Va. Code § 9-9-14 §9-9-14. Transitional assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WV_C9_A9_S14.md)

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