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CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICESPRIVATE UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 1-1-88 Transmittal: UP-88-7 2510.40 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Categorical Eligibility Requirements POLICY ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: Deprivation of Parental Support or Care AFDC _______________________________________________________________ Subject: Conditions for Qualifying as an Unemployed Parent ______________________________________________________________________________
2510.40 The principal wage earner must meet certain specific conditions to qualify as an unemployed parent.
A. Unemployment of Principal Wage Earner for Specified Period
In order to qualify as an unemployed parent, the principal wage earner must be unemployed for thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of eligibility for AFDC.
B. Unemployment Status of Principal Wage Earner
The principal wage earner is considered to be unemployed if the individuals is:
1. not working; or
2. working fewer than 100 hours per month.
C. Meeting the 100 Hour Requirement
The principal wage earner meets the requirement of working fewer than 100 hours per month even if work exceeds 100 hours in a particular month, if:
1. the parent worked fewer than 100 hours for the prior two months; and
2. the parent is expected to work fewer than 100 hours in the next month.
D. Conditions Which Do Not Disqualify the Principal Wage Earner as an Unemployed Parent
The principal wage earner is not disqualified as an unemployed parent even if the individual is:
1. unemployed as a result of participation in a labor dispute other than a strike; or
2. disqualified for unemployment compensation benefits.
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 5-1-94 Transmittal: UP-94-09 2510.40 page 2 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Categorical Eligibility Requirements POLICY ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: Deprivation of Parental Support or Care AFDC _______________________________________________________________ Subject: Conditions for Qualifying as an Unemployed Parent ______________________________________________________________________________
2510.40 E. Job-Related Requirements
1. In order to qualify as an unemployed parent, the principal wage earner must meet at least one of the following work requirements:
a. For six (6) or more calendar quarters within any thirteen (13) calendar quarter period ending within one year prior to the month of application for AFDC, the parent must have:
(1) received earned income of not less than fifty ($50) dollars per quarter; or
(2) participated in the Department's work program; or
(3) earned OASDI quarters of coverage as defined by the Social Security Act. Quarters of coverage are determined by dividing annual earnings by an amount designated by the Social Security Administration (Cross-Reference: P-2510.60); or
b. Within one year prior to the month of application the parent:
(1) must have been receiving unemployment compensation; or
(2) would have been eligible to receive unemployment compensation upon making application for such benefits; or
(3) would have been eligible to receive unemployment compensation upon making application if:
(a) the work performed was not covered by unemployment compensation; and
(b) had it been covered, along with any covered work performed, the work would have made the parent eligible for unemployment compensation.
2. The principal wage earner can receive credit toward the work requirement for up to a maximum of four of the six appropriate quarters when during those quarters he or she:
a. attended an elementary school, secondary school, or vocational or technical training course full-time to prepare him or her for gainful employment; or
CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES UNIFORM POLICY MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________ Date: 5-1-94 Transmittal: UP-94-09 2510.40 page 3 ______________________________________________________________________________ Section: Type: Categorical Eligibility Requirements POLICY ______________________________________________________________________________ Chapter: Program: Deprivation of Parental Support or Care AFDC _______________________________________________________________ Subject: Conditions for Qualifying as an Unemployed Parent ______________________________________________________________________________
2510.40 E. 2. Job-Related Requirements (continued)
b. participated in an education or training program established under JTPA.
F. Job Offer Requirements
To be eligible as an unemployed parent, the individual must not have refused a bona fide offer of employment or training for employment within thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of eligibility without good cause.
G. Unemployment Compensation Requirements
To be eligible as an unemployed parent the individual must apply for and accept unemployment compensation benefits if entitled to such benefits.
H. Work Program Requirements
To qualify as an unemployed parent, the principal wage earner must cooperate with the Department in meeting the pre-employment training and work requirements of the Department's work program, unless specifically exempt (cross-reference 3510.05 and 3510.10). Cooperation includes, but is not limited to:
1. providing additional information as needed by the Department or an employment service agency designated by the Department;
2. participating in job search when appropriate; and
3. being available for work; and
4. cooperating with the Department in efforts to secure employment and provide education, job training and support services;
5. reporting for an interview with an employer to whom referred for potential suitable employment; and
6. accepting a bona fide offer of suitable employment as described herein.