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| pg. 463 a. Certification Programs. Expenses related to training programs not covered by student financial aid can be considered if there is no other source of payment. b. Adult Education Programs. The registration fee for all approved adult education programs may be authorized. 3. Employment Expenses. Expenses necessary and required for employment, such as uniforms, special clothing, or tools, may be authorized. There must be verification from the employer indicating the items required are required for employment. Transportation expenses may be provided until the participant receives their first full paycheck from their job. Expenses related to the start-up or development of a business are not allowed. 4. Medical Services. Employment-related medical services not covered by Medicaid may be authorized if they are necessary for the client to participate in Employment First activities or accept employment. The participant must have cooperated to establish Medicaid eligibility. Medical services are authorized at Medicaid rates. 5. Relocation. Expenses related to relocation may be authorized if necessary for the participant to accept employment or participate in an education or training activity. In order to have such expenses authorized it must not be feasible for the participant to commute on a daily basis. 6. Transportation. DHHS may authorize payment for transportation to enable a participant to participate in any Employment First component. Bus tokens or tickets, commercial transportation, gasoline vouchers, car repairs, and relocation assistance are some examples of transportation services that can be provided. Public transportation must be used when available. 7. Vehicle Repairs. Allowable repairs are those that are necessary for the vehicle to be in safe and reliable operating condition. Cosmetic repairs cannot be authorized. Repairs cannot be authorized if the cost of all repairs during a 12 month period exceeds the value of the vehicle.

a. Vehicle Purchase. The purchase of an automobile is allowed for participants who have gained permanent employment for 30 or more hours per week and no other transportation is available. There must be verification that the employment is a permanent position and the participant will be working 30 or more hours per week. There must also be documentation that the participant has a valid driver’s license. The purchase price is limited to $25,000. b. Vehicle loan payment. Vehicle payments can be authorized one time in a 12 month period if the participant has a notice of repossession and the payment will resolve the emergency. c. Commercial Transportation. Commercial transportation can only be authorized for up to four weeks in a 12 month period. d. Fuel and Oil. Fuel can be provided for transportation to and from the individual’s home and the approved activity site. This includes transporting children to and from their childcare provider or school if childcare transportation by the childcare provider or school is not available. There must be documentation that the participant has a valid driver’s license, and current insurance and registration for