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equal to the appropriate mandatory disqualification period, beginning with the day after the last certification period ends and continuing for the length of the disqualification, regardless of whether the individual reapplies. COMPLIANCE: Work Registration Requirements are included on the self-service portal application, paper application, and the recertification form. These forms indicate that when a responsible member of the household signs these, they are attesting to the registration of all mandatory registrants and acknowledging the work requirements for all mandatory registrants. If the household includes work registration mandatory members, the work registration requirements and penalties for not complying must be explained to the household at Application, Recertification or when adding a new household member. FAIR HEARING: If the participating individual’s benefits are continued pending a fair hearing and the State agency determination is upheld, the disqualification period must begin the first of the month after the hearing decision is rendered. Effective Date: September 16, 2024