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FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FNS 250 WORKFARE

8 Section 250 Change #17-2021 September 20, 2021 exempt from work requirements at any time since the non-compliance occurred, the disqualification ends. If not,

1. The second county must contact the first county to request a copy of the DSS-8629, Explanation of FNS Workfare Non-Compliance, or DSS-8630, Non-Compliance with FNS Workfare, in order to determine the reason for non-compliance with Workfare requirements and the minimum dates of disqualification.

2. If otherwise eligible, the person can participate after the non- compliance is cured and the minimum disqualification period ends. Follow the procedures in Section 250.03, Curing a Workfare Disqualification.

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.

D. If an individual who is disqualified for failure to comply with Workfare requirements moves back to the original Workfare county and applies for benefits, the individual remains disqualified until compliance with Workfare requirements is met and the minimum disqualification period (1, 3, or 6 months) is served. If he/she became exempt from work requirements at any time since the non-compliance occurred, the disqualification ends. Follow the procedures in Section 250.03, Curing a Workfare Disqualification.

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.

250.05 PARTICIPANT REIMBURSEMENT REQUIREMENTS A. Provide volunteer applicants and recipients who participate in the Workfare Program with reimbursement for incurred expenses, subject to the limits outlined in this section. Expenses must be reimbursed whether or not there is an agreement in place between the local department of social services and the operating agency and/or other