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MISSISSIPPI [NON-FINANCIAL CRITERIA: TIME LIMITS]

Revised 03-01-20

60-Month The case worker will send the A102, TANF 60-Month Counter Information, notice to schedule a face-to-face interview when the family has received assistance for 40 months. The A102, TANF 60-Month Counter Information Notice, informs the recipient of how many months of the family’s 60-month time limit have been used. The purpose of the face-to-face interview at 40 months is to develop a High Counter Action Plan MDHS-EA-313, for moving the family forward to selfsufficiency, and/or extending the 60-month time limit. Following the initial face-to-face high counter interview, the caseworker will use the A102 to schedule a follow-up high counter face-to-face interview every ninety (90) days. The MDHSEA313A will be completed at each follow-up interview to document the case review. If the individual meets an exemption, the worker must discuss in detail, and document the following. 1. Explain the 60-month time limit and the potential impact on the individual’s family, as well as exemption status to include exemptions requested/granted, reasons and duration. In the case of long-term medical exemptions, the following questions should be asked: “Is the individual following the doctor’s orders?” “Has the individual applied for SSI, and if so, how frequently, when, and what was the result?” 2. 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. 3. Discuss the participant’s employability status. This should include education, training, skills, work experience, and employment history (tenure and reason for leaving). 4. Discuss opportunities for realistic job placement. This should include job opportunities identified by the caseworker and by the participant. 5. Find out the individual’s plan of action for supporting his/her family when the TANF case closes. (This is to be submitted by the participant.) If the individual does not meet a TWP work exemption or a hardship reason, the worker must discuss in detail, and document the following. 1. Explain the 24 and 60-month time limit and the potential impact on the individual’s family.

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