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Example: The client was assigned to AWEP and scheduled to participate 23 hours per week which is range 3 for $180 per month. A full payment ($180) was authorized in November for the benefit month of December (available to the client on December 1). The client started working 32 hours per week on December 13 which is range 1 for $300 per month. The client is eligible for $300 because the change occurred prior to the 16th day of the benefit month. The case manager authorized a “f-full” payment ($300) on December 20. JAWS will automatically calculate the amount already paid for the benefit month ($180) and deduct that amount from the maximum amount for the benefit month ($180 - $300 = $120). JAWS will pay the difference ($120). The following examples are provided as a guide when determining whether a partial payment should be authorized. Examples: 1. Participant’s actual start date is on or after the 16th day of the benefit month (only eligible for a partial payment if no participation for the 1st - 15th) 2. Participant’s expected end date is on or prior to the 15th day of the benefit month (no work activity is planned for the 16th - 31st) 3. Former TWP participant referred following a TWP sanction period 4. Participant has established a pattern of noncooperation or 5. Option can be justified by a participant’s personal behavior or attitude regarding work program requirements. Transitional work stipends (TT) for transitional (TRN) cases cannot be prorated; the full amount must be authorized, if otherwise eligible. Arranging Transportation Services The purpose of providing work stipends to TWP and TRN participants is to help facilitate the transition from dependency to self-sufficiency. Eliminating transportation as a barrier to an individual’s independence requires a concentrated effort between MDHS staff and individuals receiving work stipend payments. Individuals may be provided bus passes (in limited areas) or monthly work stipend payments for use to arrange their own transportation. For federal reporting purposes, the case manager will add and maintain all types of transportation used by TWP and TRN participants in JAWS. JAWS will only support one open transportation record for each TWP and TRN participant. A new transportation record will be required anytime the total weekly scheduled hours drops below or exceeds the range displaying on the MTRE screen.

10034 Volume III| Chapter 10 Transportation arrangements for TWP and TRN participants must be made by the individual with assistance from the case manager, if needed. Department of Human Services, Division of Economic Assistance, employees are not allowed to transport clients under any MISSISSIPPI [ TANF WORK PROGRAM PAYMENT PROCESS: SUPPORTIVE SERVICES]

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