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COMBINED MANUAL

ISSUE DATE 08/2020

ASSISTANCE UNITS - TEMPORARY ABSENCE

0014.09

MFIP, DWP: People may remain in a unit while physically absent under certain conditions.

Any absence that ends on or before the 10th day of the month of return, should not affect eligibility for that month.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

An applicant must meet ALL of the following conditions in order to be counted as a unit member despite physical absence:

● The absent member is absent from the home due to an illness or hospitalization.

● The home is being maintained for the return of the absent member.

● The absence is expected to last no more than 6 months from the month of departure.

If the absent member meets ALL of the above requirements, the absent member must also meet 1 of the following conditions:

Caregivers:

● Child and caregiver lived together immediately before the absence AND the caregiver continues to maintain responsibility for support and care of the minor child AND the absence was reported at the time of application.

OR

● The absent member is a pregnant mother who is hospitalized or out of the home due to the pregnancy.

OR

● The absent members are the mother and child who are hospitalized at the time of birth.

Child:

● Child and caregiver lived together immediately before the absence, AND the caregiver continues to maintain responsibility for support and care of the minor child AND the absence was reported at the time of application.

● The absent members are the mother and child who are hospitalized at the time of birth.

PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS

A participant must meet ALL of the following conditions in order to continue to be counted as a unit member despite physical absence:

● The minor child and caregiver must have lived together immediately prior to the absence.

● The home is being maintained in anticipation of the absent member’s return.

● The caregiver continues to maintain responsibility for support and care of the absent minor child.

If the absent member meets ALL of the above conditions, they must also meet 1 of the following conditions: