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STATE OF ARKANSAS TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES REVISED 2023 Page 35 of 46 requirements, including assignment of support and cooperation in establishing paternity and/or support unless good cause exists. 12.Comply with drug screening and testing requirements. Note: If a participant has reached or exceeded the 60-month federal time limit when applying or reapplying for Work Pays, the application will be denied. 11.2 Payment Families participating in Arkansas Work Pays will receive a monthly cash assistance payment in the amount of $204 regardless of family size for up to 24 months. The twenty-four months will count toward the federal 60-month time limit but not the State's TEA 24-month limit. The $204 payment may be reduced if the participant is found to be in non-compliance with work requirements and/or child support enforcement requirements. An individual will be given an extension to the federal time limit while participating in Work Pays. 11.3 Work Pays Bonus A Work Pays participant will receive an incentive bonus in the following increments if he or she fully participates (i.e., at a level that meets the federal work requirement). Third consecutive month - $400 Earnings Bonus Additional six (60 consecutive months - $600 Earnings Bonus Twenty-Fourth month - $800 Earnings Bonus Exit Bonus (Income Exceeds 150% of FPL) - $1200 Note: The Exit Bonus can be paid at any time the case closes due to income exceeding 150% of the federal poverty level. 11.4 Noncompliance The Work Pays payment will be reduced by 50% in any month the Work Hours requirement is not met without good cause. 11.5 Supportive Services Appropriate Job Retention services will be available to Work Pays participants.