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Volume III | Chapter 9

9187 MISSISSIPPI [ PROGRAM COMPONENTS: COORDINATION OF SERVICES]

Revised 08 - 01 - 12 The case manager will work with the vocational rehabilitation counselor or designee, at the local level, to: 1. Schedule vocational rehabilitation intake appointments within ten days from the date of the TWP intake appointment; 2. Determine which vocational rehabilitation services/activities can be defined as allowable, countable TWP work activities; and 3. Coordinate TWP work activity assignments and supportive services, if needed. U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) HUD believes “training income exclusions” are an important factor in helping TANF and food stamp recipients in public and assisted housing move from welfare and dependence to greater selfsufficiency. Therefore, HUD has addressed questions regarding their existing policy on the treatment of income amounts received during job training programs or work/employment when they are determining annual income in assisted housing programs. Income Exclusions Public and assisted housing residents may be entitled to certain income exclusions for the determination of the amount of their rent. Residents must first enter a qualifying employment training program before they can receive this exclusion. The job readiness training component through the TANF Work Program or participation in a WIA funded program providing employment training and supportive services are some examples that would meet the definition of “training” as outlined by HUD. After completion of the training program, the income exclusion period would apply if the resident finds employment. There is a maximum of 18 months from the date the job begins that HUD can exclude the resident’s new income. Eligibility for this exclusion will be determined by the Housing Authority. EXAMPLE: An individual living in public or assisted housing who participates in a qualified training program, completes the training program and finds his/her first job may be eligible for the 18-month exclusion provided he/she was in the training program on or after the effective date (09- 23-94) of the Tenant Participation and Tenant Opportunities Program rule. EXAMPLE: An individual who completed a qualified training program and started his/her first job prior to being admitted to public housing, but only had the job for 12 months at the time he/she entered public housing, may be entitled to the remainder of the 18-month exclusion, i.e., six (6) months.