Procedures to Determine Good Cause for Failure to Meet Work Requirements

Use the following information to determine if Good Cause exists for failure to meet the work requirements because of the termination of employment of a caretaker or other eligible adult:

Explore the reason for termination of employment with the A/R.

Use the following list as examples in determining if Good Cause exists. This list is not inclusive. involuntary loss of employment, e.g., layoff illness of the recipient or an immediate family member family emergency childcare not available transportation not available

If Good Cause exists, the reporting requirement is met. Obtain the information needed to determine continued eligibility.

Document the case decision.