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The worker will determine if the recipient needs to be referred to MDES or Vocational Rehabilitation, as appropriate and notify the recipient accordingly. Exempt Recipients The JOBS Status code of an exempt recipient will be EV-exempt volunteer. The EV code will allow the exempt adult recipient to be referred to the TWP for component assignment. An exempt recipient who is required to participate I drug treatment will be assigned to JRA/SAT component. No other component assignment will be required regardless of the number of hours required for treatment. Noncompliance with Treatment After Referral to TWP If an exempt or nonexempt recipient fails to comply with the requirements of his/her treatment plan after referral to the TANF Work Program, the case manager will add a TWP conciliation record in the JAWS system according to current TWP policy.

TANF Transitional Services During Treatment TANF transitional supportive services are available for TANF recipients who are employed during treatment and the earned income causes ineligibility for TANF. Eligibility for TANF transitional supportive services will be based on current TWP policy and continued compliance with treatment program requirements. If noncompliance with treatment occurs, the individual will lose eligibility for any months remaining in the family’s TCC 24-month eligibility period and/or the family’s transitional transportation counter. The worker will take action to terminate TANF supportive services regardless of the individual’s employment status. The Maintain Participant Free-Form Remarks (PACR) screen in JAWS will be used to document the case record regarding this action. Refer to Volume III, Chapter 7 for details on the referral process for TANF adults and the maintenance of drug screening, testing, and treatment information. Volume III | Chapter 3 3853 OVERVIEW MISSISSIPPI FINANCIAL CRITERIA: DRUG SCREENING REQUIREMENTS]

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