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STATE OF ARKANSAS TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES REVISED 2023 Page 24 of 46 6.1.6 Non-Compliance with the Work Activity Requirements When it is determined that a person who is required to participate in work activities has failed to do so without good cause, a sanction will be imposed. Level I Month 1 of Non-Compliance — Suspension of cash assistance payment. Level II Months two through four of Non-Compliance — 25% reduction of the full cash assistance payment. Level III Months five and six of Non-Compliance — Suspension of cash assistance payment. Level IV Months seven through nine of Non-Compliance — 50% reduction of the full cash assistance payment. Beyond month nine of Non-Compliance — Closure of the TEA case. The sanction may be lifted at any time upon compliance with the work activity requirements for a period of two (2) weeks. 6.1.7 Non-Compliance with Other Requirements of the PRA When it is determined that a person who has signed a Personal Responsibility Agreement has failed to comply with any other activity required by the PRA (such as ensuring the children receive immunizations), the appropriate non-compliance penalty will be imposed. The penalty may be lifted at any time upon the receipt of proof that the particular requirement has been met. 6.2 Supportive Services Appropriate supportive services will be available to TEA family members. Such services include, but are not limited to, case management services, child care assistance, medical coverage for all Medicaid eligible family members, transportation or reimbursement for transportation costs, purchases (or reimbursements) for work related expenses, relocation assistance on a limited basis, referrals to appropriate agencies or organizations for counseling, treatment, etc, and other services deemed necessary by the DWS Workforce Specialist for successful participation by the participant. Supportive services will be available to TEA applicants whose TEA cash assistance case previously closed due to non-compliance with a work activity