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IDENTIFICATION OF INTENT:

When an individual makes an application for assistance, he/she attests to the truth, accuracy and completeness of the information provided and declares he/she understands the penalty for providing false information or misrepresenting his/her circumstances. The applicant is informed of the responsibility to report changes in the household’s circumstances according to the household’s reporting requirements verbally by the eligibility staff member, by signing the ‘Rights and Responsibilities form’ and in the Notice of Eligibility. The eligibility staff member will case note the way the individual was informed. The individual is bound by this declaration throughout the eligibility period. Program information such as eligibility requirements and penalties for failing to comply and the individual’s rights and responsibilities are reviewed at each eligibility recertification.

As the eligibility staff member processes the application for ongoing benefits (acting on changes, etc.) if he or she discovers the current or reported information to be false, misleading, or not previously revealed, the individual is alleged to have intentionally violated program rules. More than one adult household member may be involved and can be subsequently found to have committed an IPV and be disqualified.

DISQUALIFICATION:

Disqualify the following individuals:

1. Those determined at an ADH to have committed the IPV. 2. Those who signed the waiver of the right to an ADH; and, 3. Those who signed the consent agreement in cases referred for prosecution.

NOTE: Adult household members who were not required to sign the application can be disqualified for an IPV.

DISQUALIFICATION PERIOD:

IPV unit completes the 'Action Taken on Your Waiver/Administrative Disqualification Hearing or By a Court of Law' form. The form lists the beginning and ending dates for the disqualification. IPV unit sends a copy of the form to the disqualified member(s) of the household and sends a copy of the completed form to the supervisor via an email attachment. Upon receipt of the form, the supervisor must take the appropriate action on the case and must send the household the appropriate notice(s) allowing for adequate notice of closure or decreased benefits. The form is filed in the household's case file.

Once a disqualification period is imposed, it continues uninterrupted until completed, regardless of the disqualified individual’s eligibility. Disqualification penalties will be imposed as if all disqualified individuals are eligible to participate at the time of the IPV determination even if the case is currently closed. He/she shall be disqualified for:

1. Twelve consecutive months for the first violation. 2. Twenty-four consecutive months for the second violation. 3. Permanently for the third violation.