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Chapter: 1460 Technical Requirements Program: RAP 38 If the sponsor/voluntary resettlement agency cannot be contacted or refuses to give the required information, the Region or Circuit Program Office may authorize cash benefits as an exception to policy. 1460.1400 REQUIREMENT TO FILE FOR OTHER BENEFITS (RAP) Individuals must apply for and diligently pursue to conclusion an application for all other benefits for which they may be eligible as a condition of eligibility. Benefits that must be applied for include, but are not limited to:

1. pensions from local, state, or federal government, 2. retirement benefits, 3. disability, 4. Social Security benefits, 5. Veterans' benefits, 6. UC benefits, 7. Military benefits, 8. Railroad retirement benefits, 9. Workers' Compensation benefits, and 10. Health and accident insurance payments.

Individuals applying for SSI-Related Medicaid, HCDA, Temporary Cash Assistance, or Family- Related Medicaid are not required to apply for SSI as a condition of eligibility.

Individuals who apply for OSS and are potentially eligible for SSI must apply for SSI as a condition of eligibility.

In some cases, individuals who are already receiving benefits may be eligible for increased benefits due to a change in their circumstances. Individuals are required to apply for all increased benefits for which they might qualify. 1460.1900 EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (RAP) Certain individuals are required to register and/or participate in employment and training (E&T) or work activities. Individuals whose needs are not included in the benefit calculation are not subject to these requirements.

Individuals subject to work requirements must comply with the work requirements. Applicants must work register and complete an overview of the basic options and services of the program as a condition of eligibility. This must be completed prior to authorization of benefits. Employment and training services are provided by local Refugee Services Employment Providers.

Employment and training services for RAP E&T individuals are provided through the agencies funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Agencies funded by ORR do not exist in all Regions or Circuits. In these Regions or Circuits, RAP E&T eligible individuals may be exempt from employment and training services but work requirements for food stamps must be evaluated. 1460.1902 Explanation of Benefits (RAP) The eligibility specialist must explain compliance with work requirements.

The eligibility specialist must provide in writing and explain the following information verbally to the payee/caretaker relative of the assistance group or the individual required to participate:

1. each of the exemptions;