9026.2 Periods of Ineligibility (Sanction Periods)

When an individual voluntarily quits a job or voluntarily reduces work hours to less than 30 hours per week and becomes ineligible to participate in the Food Supplement Program, the periods of ineligibility are as follows: ·First violation, the individual will remain ineligible for a one month period after the date of ineligibility. ·Second violation, the individual will remain ineligible for a three month period after the date of ineligibility. ·Third violation, the individual will remain ineligible for a six month period after the date of ineligibility. Determine whether good cause for the job quit exists, per DSSM 9025 and 9026.4. Within ten (10) days of the DSS determination that the non-compliance was without good cause, provide the individual with a notice of adverse action. The notice must contain the particular act of non-compliance committed, the proposed sanction period, and a statement that the individual may reapply at the end of the sanction period. Include information describing the action that can be taken to end or avoid the sanction. The sanction period begins with the first month following the expiration of the adverse notice period, unless a fair hearing is requested. Individuals may appeal DSS actions such as DSS refusal to make a finding of good cause. If the individual with the job quit sanction moves to another food benefit household, the sanction would follow the person. 13 DE Reg. 1335 (04/01/10)