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Page 199 of 233 § 10:90-4.18 Intent to comply

5. If the recipient contacts the case manager after the suspension sanction is imposed and good cause exists for not participating, assistance shall be restored. 6. If the recipient contacts the case manager after the suspension sanction is imposed and good cause does not exist for the noncompliance but the recipient demonstrates an intent to comply, assistance shall be granted for the month following the suspension sanction. (e) The intent to comply process shall be implemented in the following manner for closed cash assistance cases. 1. If an individual reapplies after being closed due to sanction status the agency shall determine if good cause for the nonparticipation exists, and if not, the individual shall be required to demonstrate an intent to comply prior to the issuance of cash assistance. i. If good cause does not exist or an intent to comply is not demonstrated within the assigned time period, the WFNJ application for cash assistance shall be denied. ii. If good cause is found to exist for the period of nonparticipation, assistance shall be restored for the sanction period. 2. An individual that reapplies after being closed for reasons other than sanction, following the issuance of an adverse action notice but prior to an imposition of a sanction, shall not be sanctioned but shall be required to show an intent to comply or have good cause for not participating in the activity. i. If good cause is not found to exist or an intent to comply is not demonstrated within the assigned time period, the WFNJ application for cash assistance shall be denied. 3. An individual that reapplies after being closed for reasons other than sanction during an imposed minimum sanction penalty period shall satisfy the previous sanction obligation and show an intent to comply or have good cause for not participating in the activity in order to be determined eligible for WFNJ cash benefits. i. If good cause is not found to exist or an intent to comply is not demonstrated within the assigned time period, the WFNJ application for cash assistance shall be denied. ii. If good cause is found to exist for the nonparticipation, assistance shall be restored for the sanction period. 4. If an individual reapplies for WFNJ assistance who requests or who otherwise may be eligible for a deferral, no determination of good cause or demonstration of an intent to comply shall be required during the time necessary to determine if the individual is eligible for a deferral and cash assistance shall be provided regardless of the sanction. Within 30 days, the applicant must provide a completed Med-1 form certifying that he or she is unable to participate in a WFNJ work activity. If the completed Med-1 form is not returned within 30 days and good cause does not exist,