Page 177

to ensure the follow-up MDHS-EA-313A is prepared and reviewed by the county and regional director within the timeframes outlined in policy.

MISSISSIPPI [NON-FINANCIAL CRITERIA: TIME LIMITS]

Revised 09-01-17

The MDHS-EA-313 must be completed as part of the initial face-to-face interview process and thereafter as needed. TANF high counter cases must be reviewed based on each family’s action plan and individual case circumstances in accordance with policy. It is not necessary to complete 60- month case reviews every 90 days when the PI is age 60 and over (JA-TWP/Jobs status code) or is a recipient of SSI (SS-participation code.) If the individual’s SSI benefits are terminated and he/she is included in the budget (IN-participation code), form MDHS-EA-313A must be completed at that time. Case changes that occur between review dates must be clearly documented and handled according to current policy. These actions must be reviewed as part of the high counter case review process. During the interview/review process, the worker must explain that the family will not be eligible for transitional services (child care or transportation) if the TANF case closes for any reason other than increased earned income or loss of an earned income disregard. Special effort should be made to assist individuals who are employed, but not earning enough to transition off TANF (increasing work hours and/or finding a better job). HANDLING 24-MONTH CASE REVIEWS Current adverse action policy applies to a nonexempt TWP participant who fails to keep his/her faceto-face interview at 19 months. A systematic process will be used statewide for reviewing and handling 24-month time limit case reviews and TANF case closures. 1. MAVERICS notice A104, TANF 24-Month Counter Information, will be sent to schedule a face-to-face interview when the 24-month counter is equal to 21 months. If a nonexempt adult fails to keep the face-to-face interview appointment or contact the worker, the worker will determine the appropriate case action on a case-by-case basis. • If the nonexempt adult is assigned to a TWP work activity, the worker will document the case record and proceed with the conciliation process. • If the person keeps the conciliation appointment, the MDHS-EA-313 will be completed, and the participant will be assigned to a work activity, if required. • If the person fails to keep the conciliation appointment, the appropriate timed penalty will be applied and the TANF case closed. If the person reapplies and is approved for TANF, the MDHSEA-313 will be completed at that time. • If the nonexempt adult is not assigned to a TWP work activity, the worker must send MAVERICS notice A405, TANF Closure – Unable to Locate, and allow the TANF case to close for the next available month. If the individual reapplies for TANF, the MDHS-EA- 313 must be completed at TANF approval. Volume III | Chapter 3 3050