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(3) If the result of the drug test is negative the case will be approved/remain open.

(4) If the result of the drug test is positive:

(A)(i) A plan of action will be developed in coordination with the individual.

(ii) The plan of action will include a substance abuse evaluation to determine the appropriate drug treatment plan and/or recovery support group or resource.

(iii) Failure to cooperate with the plan of action will result in case closure; or

(B)(i) If an applicant/participant that is otherwise eligible fails a drug test but has a valid prescription for the drug in question, the Arkansas Work Pays Program application/case will not be denied/closed pending additional testing.

(ii) The same urine sample from the first positive test will be used to conduct a drug confirmation test.

(iii) The results of the confirmation will be used to determine final eligibility for Arkansas Work Pays Program benefits.

(e) Referral for substance abuse evaluation and drug abuse treatment.

(1)(A) If the results of the drug confirmation test indicate usage of drugs, the Program Eligibility Specialist will refer the applicant or participant who is otherwise eligible for a substance abuse evaluation.

(B) An appropriate drug treatment plan and/or recovery support group or resource will then be determined.

(C) The treatment period should not exceed six (6) months.

(2) If the substance abuse evaluation indicates that the applicant or participant who is otherwise eligible does not need drug abuse treatment and/or drug recovery support:

(A) No drug treatment will be required; and