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The Add Underpayment for Transportation Stipend (TUNP) screen is used, by the case manager, to process transportation underpayments when a transportation record exists on MTRE. The reason codes used on the MDHS-EA-371, Report of TWP Improper Payment, must be used in the Reason Code field on TUNP to identify the specific reason for the underpayment. The Description field is a free form space provided to allow the case manager to make any additional comments deemed necessary. Comments entered in this field will be stored in history with the underpayment record. A history of transportation underpayments will be maintained by JAWS and can be viewed via the Transportation Stipend Underpayment History (TSUH) screen. Refer to the JAWS User Manual, Chapter 13, Section 9, for additional information regarding system procedures. NOTE: System support is not available, at this time, to process improper payments for transitional transportation. TRANSITIONAL WORK (TRANSPORTATION) STIPEND (closed TANF cases) Transitional work stipends (TT) are limited to a onetime, lifetime maximum of 18 months. Individuals may apply for transitional work stipends within 30 days after the TANF case closes. Transitional work stipends can only be offered to one adult, included in the TANF case at the time of case closure. The TANF case must close due to earned income or loss of the three- or six-month earned income disregard. The worker will send two notices regarding transitional work stipends at the time the TANF case closes. MAVERICS Notice A803, TANF Transitional Work Assistance, informs the individual about the availability of and requirements for receiving transitional work stipends. MAVERICS Notice A807, Appointment Notice for TANF Transitional Services, notifies the individual of the appointment date and time to meet with case management to discuss the eligibility criteria and the application process. The transitional services appointment will be scheduled within ten (10) days of TANF case closure. The adult must be working at least 25 hours per week at or above the federal minimum wage and need transportation assistance to remain employed. The individual must complete a TANF Transitional Work Assistance Application, MDHS-EA-357G, which also advises the applicant of the rules governing transitional work stipends. The eligibility period for transitional work stipends may begin the month after the TANF benefits stop. Policy and procedures for the arrangement of transitional work assistance (TT) are the same as those for regular (TWP) transportation with two exceptions. Transitional work stipend payments cannot be issued in partial payment amounts and overpayments are not recoverable. The monthly transportation MISSISSIPPI [ TANF WORK PROGRAM PAYMENT PROCESS: SUPPORTIVE SERVICES]

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