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enterprise is at least sufficient to be considered gainful employment and the volume of work claimed justifies a determination that the self-employment enterprise is a full-time job for the purpose of this exemption. Factors to be considered, while not all inclusive, are: • Does the wage meet the DC or federal minimum wage? • Have deductions of required mandatory amounts for federal and/or state income taxes, Social Security tax, and so on been made by the employer or individual? • Does the employer or individual pay Unemployment Insurance premiums on behalf of the individual? • If a parent and another member of the group both claim to be the responsible caretaker for the care of the same dependent child or incapacitated adult, the actual responsibility should be determined by discussion with the applicant. The SSR should require documentation of the incapacity of the person requiring the caretaker. • Individuals claiming unfitness for work requirements for physical, mental or addiction reasons who do not currently receive disability-related benefits must receive a medical examination to verify their condition. If the person is requesting exemption from TANF work requirements, the MRT will make the final determination of fitness and determine whether an exemption should be granted or whether the case should be converted to POWER. If the person is requesting exemption from Food Stamp work requirements, the SSR or FSET program staff may grant an exemption if the person’s medical provider indicates inability to work. • A VISTA or Americorps volunteer must provide a copy of his/her contract for verification . TANF Monitoring of teen parent school attendance is handled by the Teen Parent Unit which is run by the DC Public Schools. Proof of school attendance should be provided to the Unit within 45 days after application/recertification. FS Eligibility for and receipt of benefits from SSI is evidence of unemployability. In the case of an SSI household containing an 'essential person,' (see Section 1.6: Essential Person in Part IV), individual situations must be examined to determine whether the essential person should be work registered. In addition, receipt of disability payments under the Social Security Program, Veterans Benefits, or OASDI will be considered proof of unfitness for employment for purposes of this exemption. Other individuals claiming an unfitness exemption should, in the absence of physical evidence, furnish verification which can substantiate such unfitness or documentary evidence which supports the claim. Appropriate verification may consist of receipt of temporary or permanent disability benefits issued by governmental or private sources or a completed medical evaluation form from a physician or licensed or certified psychologist that must be submitted to the MRT. Adequate documentation should appear in the case file to support the granting of this exemption. Receipt of Worker's Compensation may indicate temporary disability. If an addiction exemption is questionable, the regular participation of an addict or alcoholic in a drug or alcoholic treatment and rehabilitation program will be verified through the organization or institution operating the program. If collateral contact or verification is completed by means other than in writing, a notation of how and with whom participation was verified should be entered into the case file.

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