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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FNS 250 WORKFARE

6 Section 250 Change #17-2021 September 20, 2021 Workfare worker within 10 calendar days of adding the individual to the FNS benefits. Send a DSS-8640 to the volunteer. F. If the Workfare worker does not return the DSS-8628 prior to the end of the application processing timeframe, and 1. The application/recertification is for the disqualified individual only, deny the case. 2. The application/recertification is for at least one non-disqualified FNS member and all other eligibility requirements are met, approve the case but do not include the disqualified individual. 3. If the Workfare worker later returns the DSS-8628 indicating the disqualified individual complied with Workfare requirements during the certification period, and a. The minimum disqualification period is served, or is later served during the certification, treat this as a change in situation. Refer to the appropriate FNS manual sections for changes during the certification period. b. Add the individual back to the FNS case the month after the minimum disqualification period is served, as long as all other eligibility requirements are met. NOTE: If the Workfare worker indicates on the DSS-8628 that the individual wishes to continue participation as a volunteer, complete Section A of the DSS-8616 and send to the Workfare worker within 10 calendar days of adding the individual to the FNS benefits. Send a DSS- 8640 to the volunteer. G. If the disqualified individual became exempt from work requirements prior to the date of application or becomes exempt from work requirements prior to the end of the application processing timeframe, the disqualification ends. See Section 240.03 Exemptions from Work Requirements. 1. The non-compliance does not have to be cured and the minimum disqualification period does not have to be served. 2. Authorize benefits from the original application date, if all other eligibility requirements are met.