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If the noncompliant household member becomes exempt from TANF work requirements, the household may again be determined eligible to participate in SNAP. The sanctioned household may regain eligibility for SNAP benefits after the minimum time penalty is served (see Disqualification Penalties) and the individual complies with the TWP. After the timed TWP penalty is served, if the household reapplies for SNAP benefits without also reapplying for TANF, the household may regain eligibility by meeting SNAP work requirements. NOTE: When the TWP sanction exceeds six months for the head of household who does not meet a SNAP work exemption, the household may reapply after six months for the remaining members. (See Disqualification Penalties, Head of Household). Individuals with a permanent disqualification (4th 2nd violation) can never regain eligibility for TANF even if they become incapacitated or otherwise exempt. The SNAP benefit amount shall not be increased because of a TANF sanction, either a TANF benefit reduction or termination. The TANF-only case (not eligible for SNAP) will be closed and the timed work penalty set when the case head (or second parent) fails, without good cause, to comply with TANF work requirements. TANF Work Program penalties will be the same time periods as work-related penalties in SNAP. Failure to comply will result in a full benefit sanction for both the TANF benefits and the SNAP benefits for the family. The case will close for a specific time period, or until the individual complies with the TANF work requirements, whichever is longer. When a nonexempt adult or an exempt volunteer in the household refuses or fails to comply with TANF work requirements, the following full benefit sanction will apply:

VIOLATION PENALTY (WHICHEVER IS LONGER) 1st Violation 2 3 Months Minimum or Until Compliance 2nd Violation 6 Months Minimum or Until Compliance Permanent Disqualification 3rd Violation 12 Months Minimum or Until Compliance 4th Violation Permanent Disqualification

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