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Division/Section Family Support Chapter No./Name 4 – Economic Stability (ES) Part No./Name B - Eligibility Factors (FITAP) Section No./Name B-1700-FITAP Time Limited Benefits Document No./Name B-1740-FITAP Time-Limit Extensions Effective Date January 1, 2023

5 of 8 B-1742-6-FITAP - PR Subsequent Extensions

Subsequent extensions may be scheduled in the month prior to the last month of an extension period, but no later than the 10th day of the last month of an extension period. At the end of an extension period for the 24-month time limit, subsequent extensions will be determined as outlined in B-1741-1- FITAP. At the end of an extension period for the 60-month time limit, subsequent extensions will be determined as outlined in B-1741-2-FITAP.

* There are no Benefit Management tasks associated with subsequent extensions. The Pentaho 24- 60 Month Time Limit Tracking report will be used to determine those cases due for an upcoming subsequent extension. For further instructions on how to pull this report reference B-1710-FITAP Time Limits.

B-1743-FITAP - PR REAPPLICATION

At reapplication, prior to being certified for FITAP benefits:

ES staff will review the FITAP Time Clock – Details screen for the applicant to determine if an extension is required at intake. The Time Limit data can be found in the LITE Benefit Issuance module located in Others tab on the main navigation bar.

● Applicants who have previously reached the 24-month time limit, but not the 60-month time limit, must:

o meet an exemption to the 24-month time limit policy, or o be granted an extension to the 24-month time limit by the ES ** supervisor/worker based on *** registration for work with Louisiana Workforce Commission ***

The applicant *** may register online at www.laworks.net, or go to their local DCFS office and register by using a kiosk located at the office.