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to ride the bus free of charge. The eligible child(ren)’s name and social security number must be entered on the MDHS-EA-357C, TWP Bus Pass Log. Work Stipend A work stipend is the second type of service considered for participants (TWP and TRN). The work stipend is limited to a maximum amount of $300 per month. The case manager may determine the work stipend to be the most appropriate type of service for a participant when: • Public transit is not available in the area. If the participant does not own or have access to a car, he/she must arrange for someone to transport him/her to the allowable work activity • Public transit is available; however, the bus/van is not a feasible method of transportation (determined by the case manager’s review of the bus schedule and route) for the participant or • Public transit is available; however, the participant owns his/her own vehicle The monthly work stipend amount will be determined on a case-by-case basis, based on the scheduled hours per week the participant is scheduled to participate. If the participant is assigned to more than one component, the case manager will add the scheduled participation (hours per week) entered on the Maintain Participant Component (MPAC) screen for each open component to determine the total scheduled hours range. Monthly work stipend payments will be based on the following chart.

Weekly Scheduled Participation Hours Total Scheduled Hours Monthly Transportation Allowance Stipend 32 to 40 Hours Range 1 $300 26 to 31 Hours 2 $240 20 to 25 Hours 3 $180 Less than 20 Hours 4 $120 Work stipends will be paid in advance, when possible. The case manager will authorize work stipends monthly, in JAWS, for eligible TWP and TRN participants. Authorization may start onVolume III| Chapter 10 10032