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PARTICIPATION STIPEND (Active Cases Only) The participation stipend is provided to offset daily expenses when a TANF Work Program (TWP) participant is satisfactorily participating in a non-paid allowable TWP work activity. Satisfactory participation is determined by the case manager based on weekly hours scheduled and weekly attendance records. Refer to Chapter 9, Satisfactory Participation in the TANF Work Program, for the definition of satisfactory participation. A participant involved in orientation and assessment or assigned solely to a paid work activity is not eligible for participation stipend reimbursements. Paid work activities are unsubsidized employment (UNS/FUL, UNS/PT1, UNS/PT2, etc.), subsidized employment (SUB/WKS) and on-the-job training (OJT/OJT). The participation stipend is not available as a TANF transitional supportive service. The participation stipend is considered a reimbursement; therefore, it does not count as unearned income in the SNAP budget. Arrangement of Services TANF Work Program participants are responsible for making arrangements for meeting their daily needs during the period of time they are scheduled to attend TWP components or work activities. However, case managers should be easily accessible to provide assistance, as needed. Minimum Requirements The following minimum requirements must be met before the participation stipend may be authorized for reimbursement: 1. The participant must satisfactorily participate in an approved non-paid work activity documented on the Employability Development Plan (EDP). NOTE: Satisfactory participation will be determined on a weekly basis. The case manager will consider the weekly hours scheduled vs. the weekly hours attended and excused vs. unexcused absences. A participant who fails to participate satisfactorily, without good cause, will not be eligible for the participation stipend for that week. 2. Documentation of the participant’s attendance must confirm satisfactory participation and progression in order to receive participation stipend reimbursement payments. Acceptable forms of attendance verification include, but are not limited to the following: attendance reports completed by the provider;

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