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TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP 914.4 IPV Disqualification Outcomes (toc) Issues sent to the hearing office are resolved on a case-by-case basis. Only written decisions issued by the hearing officer, or state or federal courts are enforceable. The formal written decision order may: • Deny or approve the request for a hearing; or • Deny or approve the request for a disqualification based on a hearing; or • Approve, with modification of the penalties. “Reconsideration of Hearing Decision” is in DSS’s AM 3102.15. Accused individuals that disagree with the decision of the hearing officer may appeal their case to district court within ninety (90) days of the date of the hearing officer’s decision. 915 IMPOSING IPV DISQUALIFICATION PENALTIES/REPAYMENT OBLIGATIONS (toc) Disqualification penalties are imposed differently for open and closed cases. For open cases, disqualification penalties are imposed against the next benefit issuance which the case manager can administratively address after receipt of a signed and approved waiver or an administrative hearing officer’s decision or criminal court JOC and I&R notification to impose penalties. Penalties will continue for the ordered period of time or in accordance with the disqualification periods specified in B­ 910.2. Worker inability to affect benefits because of computer program restrictions does not negate the case manager’s ability to impose the full disqualification period. For closed cases, the penalties will be imposed immediately following receipt of a signed and approved waiver or a hearing officer’s disqualification order or criminal court JOC and I&R notification to impose penalties. Individuals remain ineligible for program participation for the entire disqualification period. If case managers experience difficulty in coding the disqualification penalty, they are encouraged to seek the assistance of the Help Desk, I&R Unit supervisor, or the I&R Program Specialist. • If the case manager fails to apply penalties within specified time frames, only the remaining months of the disqualification may be imposed, (unless permanently ineligible for participation). Note: Timely action is required when the case manager has the clear and present authority to impose penalties. • If the disqualification is associated with the incorrect payment of benefits, the case manager must also initiate action to have the claim re-classified as an IPV. This action will facilitate an increased benefit reduction percentage and greater Division retention. B-914.4 PROGRAM VIOLATIONS/ SANCTIONS Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 13 July 26 MTL 13/26 IPV Disqualification Outcomes