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1453 MISSISSIPPI [ GENERAL: TWP/CASE MANAGEMENT CASE RECORD]

Revised 12 - 01 - 10 • Supportive services (transportation/child care) not available. JAWS assigns the "H"- hold status in each of these situations without any action by the CM. However, individuals assigned the "H" file status should be monitored to ensure that the needed action is completed on a timely basis and that the individual proceeds in the TANF Work Program. The CM can change an individual's status on-line from “Hold” to another appropriate file status code via the MPAS screen when the situation causing the hold is resolved. The CM can also reset the appointment schedule code in JAWS to “_____” blank, by changing the TWP file status from “Hold” to “Inactive” to “Hold”. This will allow the CM to schedule an orientation appointment for an individual. Individuals in the "H"- hold status are counted in the denominator for the participation rate percentage. The TANF recipient’s 24 and 60-month time limit counters are also being incremented. Case Management will use the “holding” status only to transition TANF recipients between allowable work activities. No more than 20% of their caseload may be in a holding status at any one time. Active Status An active status is indicated by an "A" in JAWS. This code may be assigned by JAWS when a participant is assigned to a component by the CM. Inactive Status An inactive status is indicated by an "I" in JAWS. All component activities and authorized supportive services must be closed before an "I" code can be assigned by the system or the case manager. JAWS assigns an inactive status code when: • An individual is determined to be exempt from TWP participation. • An individual has an outstanding conciliation.

An individual transferred to another county.

Individuals in an inactive status are counted in the denominator for the participation rate percentage. Closed Status A closed status is indicated by a "C" in JAWS. This code is used when the TANF case closes (CL). NOTE: If the CM adds an unsubsidized component (UNS/TRN) after the case becomes CL, the file status is changed to “A-Active”. The file status code will change to “C-Close” when the transitional component is closed. CASE REASSIGNMENTS, COUNTY TRANSFERS AND CASE CLOSURES