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hearing. Refer to Chapter 1, Confidentiality and to Chapter 13, Hearing Process, for further discussion on this subject. RESPONSIBILITIES OF APPLICANTS AND RECIPIENTS The applicant or recipient is responsible for: 1. Giving complete and correct information about his circumstances as they relate to eligibility, both at the time of application, at each subsequent eligibility determination, and as changes occur in his family circumstances.

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2. Keeping the county informed timely of any plan to leave the state in which he is receiving assistance or any changes in the income of the family if it meets or exceeds 185% of the need standard for the household size at the time of their current review period. 3. Repaying funds received during a period of ineligibility, or eligibility for a reduced TANF grant or supportive services, resulting from failure to report changes of circumstances, giving incorrect information, or for overpayments caused by agency errors. 4. Participating satisfactorily in the TANF Work Program, unless exempt. 5. Assigning to the State the right to child support collections and for cooperating with child support enforcement requirements, unless good cause is determined. 6. Ensuring that all TANF children are properly immunized and that TANF children attend school regularly as required under the State’s compulsory school attendance laws. 7. Submitting to a substance abuse questionnaire. If results of the questionnaire indicate a reasonable likelihood that a substance abuse problem exists for the TANF adult(s), the adult must be tested for unlawful drug use and enroll in a treatment plan if results of the drug test are positive. 1031