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Revised 03-01-20 to close. A family that includes a nonexempt adult that is not assigned to an allowable work activity will be ineligible for TANF after the family’s 24-month time limit is used up. In this instance, the worker will mail MAVERICS notice A453, TANF Closure – 24 Month Time Limit, to notify the family and close the TANF case effective the following month. A desk review will be completed each month following the face-to-face interview for all 24- month high counter cases. The worker will document the CADM screen in MAVERICS for each monthly desk review. A follow-up face-to-face interview must be scheduled any time a nonexempt adult has been placed in holding for more than 30 days, or the TWP program status changes from nonexempt to exempt. The MDHS-EA-313A will be completed to document the face-to-face followup case review and the CADM screen will be documented accordingly. Caseworkers, supervisors and county directors must choose the most appropriate language from the list below for the CADM Subject Line when entering TANF high counter case review documentation. 1. 24-Month Counter Interview at “*” Months (Example * = 19) 2. 24-Month Counter Desk Review at “*” Months (Example * = 20) 3. 24-Month Counter Supervisory Review at “*” Months 4. 60-Month Counter Interview at “*” Months (Example * = 40) 5. 60-Month Counter Follow-Up Review at “*” Months (Example * = 43) 6. 60-Month Counter Supervisory Review at “*” Months If the adult does not qualify for a TWP exemption, the worker must discuss in detail, and document the following. 1. Explain the 24-month time limit and the potential impact on the family’s 60-month time limit and eligibility for continued TANF assistance. 2. Explain the purpose and requirements of the TANF Work Program. 3. Discuss the allowable work activities and participation requirements. 4. Discuss the potential employment barriers which could include child care, transportation, health issues of the participant, participant’s child(ren) or other household members, school attendance, etc. Discuss short and long term resolutions. 5. Discuss the participant’s employability status. This should include education, training, skills, work experience, and employment history (tenure and reason for leaving).

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