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o the third occurrence will result in a permanent disqualification.

Note: A ten-year disqualification is entered in the appropriate eligibility system screens as 97 (months) and a permanent disqualification is entered as 99 (months).

The period of disqualification begins the first month following the date the assistance group member received the written notice of the hearing decision. If the individual is not currently in TANF eligible status, the penalty will be delayed until the individual has applied and is determined eligible for program benefits. 4215.45.05 CONTINUATION OF THE DISQUALIFICATION PERIOD

Once a disqualification penalty has been imposed, it will continue uninterrupted until completed regardless of the eligibility of the disqualified individual's AG. However, the disqualified individual's AG will continue to be responsible for the repayment of any over issuance. (f41) 4215.50.00 COURT IMPOSED DISQUALIFICATIONS

DFR must disqualify an individual found guilty of IPV for the length of time specified by the court. If the court fails to impose a disqualification period, DFR must impose a disqualification period in accordance with the provisions in Section 4215.45.00, unless this contradicts the court order.

If the court imposes a disqualification period for an individual and does not specify the start date, DFR must initiate the disqualification period within 45 days of the date the disqualification was ordered. Any other court-imposed disqualification will begin within forty-five (45) days of the date the court found the individual guilty of civil or criminal misrepresentation or fraud. See Section 4215.45.00 for TANF court determined fraud penalties. 4215.55.00 REVERSED DISQUALIFICATION

In cases where the determination of IPV is reversed by a court of appropriate jurisdiction, the DFR must reinstate the individual if he is eligible. The DFR must restore any benefits that were lost as a result of the disqualification in accordance with Benefit Recovery procedures. See Section 4600.00.00. 4215.55.05 LOST BENEFITS - IPV

Individuals disqualified for IPV are entitled to restoration of any benefits lost during the months of disqualification only if the disqualification decision is subsequently reversed.

The restoration amount is determined by subtracting the amount the individual actually received from the amount for which the individual was eligible.