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Chapter: 1460 Technical Requirements Program: RAP 42 1. a substantiated diagnosis of the illness or injury (physical or mental) preventing employment or training; 2. a brief explanation of how the illness or injury prevents employment or training; and 3. the anticipated duration of the illness or injury.

Thirty days are allowed for the individual to provide medical information. If the individual is unable to obtain a medical statement, a basic medical examination may be authorized at DCF's expense. Medical examinations can be authorized no more than twice a year.

Temporary illness or injury must be documented at the time of the initial claim and every 90 days thereafter. If the illness or injury is expected to last less than 90 days, documentation must be obtained at the end of duration of the illness or injury if the exemption is to continue. Whenever possible, documentation of temporary illness should be obtained by the individual, although the eligibility specialist may act on the individual's behalf to request such documentation. 1460.1906.07 Child Under Three Years (RAP) One custodial parent of a child under three years old personally providing full-time care for the child is exempt.

Documentation of the child's age must be obtained. When there is more than one child in the home who meets this criterion, the age of the youngest child should be documented for this exemption.

When the child attends preschool, Head Start, or day-care on a full-time basis, the individual is not exempt for caring for a child under three years. When the child is absent due to part-time attendance in preschool, Head Start, or day-care, written proof from the educational institution or day-care provider that the child is registered and/or attending part-time and not full-time (as defined by the educational institution or day-care provider) is required in order for the individual to be exempt.

Absences of the parent to attend school full-time, including college, high school, vocational, or technical schools, does not constitute brief and infrequent absences. Written proof from an official of the educational institution that the parent is registered and attending part-time and not full-time (as defined by the educational institution) is required in order for the individual to be exempt. 1460.1906.12 Individuals Employed 30 Hours per Week (RAP) Individuals working 30 hours or more per week and earning at least minimum wage in an unsubsidized job which is expected to last at least 30 days are exempt. Temporary breaks in employment of 10 days or less are not considered an interruption.

Documentation of employment for eligibility and budgeting purposes will verify this exemption. If hours vary above or below 30 per week from one month to the next, use a representative average of the last eight weeks, if available, to make this determination.

When an individual has signed a contract with a prospective employer to either begin or continue employment, but has a temporary break in employment, the individual may be exempt from participating due to full-time employment of 30 or more hours. The job must provide full-time employment (30 hours or more per week for at least eight months per year). For example, a teacher or teacher's aide who is unemployed during summer vacation but has signed a contract to work the following school term is considered job attached.

In the case of noncontract employees (school lunchroom workers), a statement must be obtained from the employer of his intent to hire or rehire the individual. The eligibility specialist must