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TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP 940 INELIGIBILITY FOR FAILURE TO MEET PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (toc) 941 INELIGIBLE CATEGORIES/PERIODS (toc) 941.1 Fleeing Felons (toc) Applicants or recipients are not eligible to participate in TANF or SNAP for any period of time during which: A. they are wanted by law enforcement for any action associated with a crime which is classified as a felony; or B. wanted by law enforcement for questioning about a crime which is classified as a felony Case managers will use information disclosed on the application/redetermination/recertification or other program report forms or verified by law enforcement to identify individuals affected by this ineligible category. Note: Although the agency must take action on known information which could affect a household's SNAP benefits, it may delay taking such action if law enforcement officials request a delay of action because it could interfere with the investigation or apprehension of a fleeing felon. Refer any such requests directly to the I&R supervisor or I&R specialist for review and approval of the request. I&R will advise the case manager of any decision to delay a disqualification. The case manager must future action the case for a 30-day follow up. An eligibility action to disqualify the individual may be taken upon notification from I&R that the delay request has been lifted. 941.1.1 Ineligible Period for Fleeing Felons (toc) Individuals are not eligible to receive TANF or SNAP benefits during any period of time they are classified as fleeing felons. Once the accused individual has been determined ineligible under this category, the accused individual must provide verification they are no longer wanted by law enforcement before eligibility may be restored. 941.2 Parole or Probation Violators (toc) Applicants or recipients are not eligible to participate in TANF or SNAP for any period of time during which they are violating a condition of their parole or probation when associated with a felony crime. Case managers will use information disclosed on the application or verified by the Division of Parole & Probation to determine ineligibility. 941.2.1 Ineligible Period for Parole or Probation Violators (toc) Individuals are not eligible to receive TANF or SNAP benefits during the time they are in violation of parole or probation conditions. Once ineligibility is determined, the applicant or recipient must provide verification from the Division of Parole & Probation they are currently meeting all conditions of their parole or probation before they may regain eligibility. B-940 PROGRAM VIOLATIONS/ SANCTIONS Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 13 July 26 MTL 13/26 INELIGIBILITY FOR FAILURE TO MEET PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS