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[TANF WORK PROGRAM PAYMENT PROCESS: SUPPORTIVE SERVICES]

Revised 02-01-11 Volume III | Chapter 10

MISSISSIPPI 10053 PROCESS: SUPPORTIVE SERVICES]

Revised 02-01-11

1. Close the TWP component effective for the TANF closure date which is expected at the end of the month. This will cause the TWP transportation record to close automatically 2. Add the UNS/TRN component, if required (only one TRN component is required for all transitional supportive services) 3. Add the TT record for the appropriate total scheduled hours range and 4. Authorize the transitional work stipend payment after completing the above NOTE: There should not be an interruption between TWP and TRN transportation assistance, if eligible. The employment that caused the individual’s TANF case to close should also be used to determine eligibility for TANF transitional services. Example: If December is the last month of TWP transportation, January should be the first month of TRN transportation. Projected Attendance Attendance data for UNS/TRN components may be projected up to a maximum of three (3) months at a time. Attendance data for the initial three-month projection period will be determined using the individual’s check stubs received during the last month of TANF eligibility. Attendance data for subsequent projection periods will be determined using the individual’s check stubs received during the last month of each projection period. Example: TANF case closes December 31, effective for January. Check stubs received during December will be used to calculate the weekly projected attendance hours for the January through March projection period. Check stubs received during March must be provided to the case manager no later than April 10. March’s check stubs will be used to determine continued eligibility and, if eligible, to calculate the weekly projected attendance hours for April through June. The case manager will not authorize a stipend for April until March’s check stubs are received and continued eligibility is determined. Verification of Attendance for Transitional Work Stipends The individual must provide documentation to verify continued employment and attendance hours as requested by the case manager, but no less than quarterly. The case manager will send