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Mental Health within ten days of the notice of the test results. Failure to return verification of the compliance within ten days will result in a drug sanction for the adult. NOTE: The adult may contest the results of a positive drug test by taking an additional test at a facility meeting agency contract guidelines. In such cases, the adult will be responsible for paying for the test. Additional testing must occur within seven (7) calendar days of the notice being sent with results of the original drug test. If results of the second test are negative, the client will be reimbursed for the cost of the second test. Drug Treatment Referral Upon receipt of verification of drug treatment enrollment (copy of treatment plan or form MDHSEA338 completed by the treatment facility), the individual will be referred to the TWP for monitoring. (Adults exempt from work program requirements will be coded EV for referral to TWP.) The start date must be within a reasonable time, meaning the first available slot as verified by the treatment facility. The plan must include a start date and expected end date. The worker must set a tickler for the date the individual is expected to complete treatment to review the case and take the appropriate case action. For example, 1) update the individual’s JOBS status code, if necessary; 2) refer the individual back to the eligibility worker; 3) review the individual’s TWP placement for updates; and refer to the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) or (MDES); or 4) impose the appropriate drug penalty, if necessary. Failure to participate in a treatment program at any point will mean a drug sanction for the adult.

Drug treatment programs will last at least sixty (60) days. During treatment, the adult must test negative on any random drug test administered, in addition to testing negative at the conclusion of treatment, in order to continue to remain eligible for TANF. Sanction for Non-Compliance Failure of the TANF client to complete the requirements of drug testing and treatment will subject the TANF adult to a drug sanction. Non-cooperation includes: • the client’s refusal to submit to a drug test based on results of the questionnaire • the client’s failure to complete the treatment facility’s intake process • the client’s failure to enter a treatment program if drug test results are positive • the client entering but failing to meet requirements of a treatment plan, including refusing to take a drug test

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