135.3 Exemptions from RESET Enrollment

An individual may be exempt from participation in RESET if they are:

55 Pa. Code § 165.21

An individual with a verified physical or mental disability, which temporarily or permanently prevents employment or participation in a work activity.

A single custodial parent, in a one-parent household, caring for a child under the age of 12 months. The months do not need to be consecutive and the child is not required to be on TANF. This exemption is limited to a maximum of 12 months during the parent’s lifetime.

An individual under 18 years of age and pursuing a high school diploma or GED , unless the individual is married or is the single head of household.

A TANF parent who cares for a disabled family member living in the home.

NOTE: T he need for the disabled family member to have a care giver must be verified on the Caregiver Review Form ( PA 1820 ). The family member must be living in the home.

An individual is required to cooperate in providing needed information and verification regarding exempt status.

55 Pa. Code § 165.22

There are both state and federal level exemptions for work participation requirements. State exemptions impact the Work Participation Rate (WPR). Federal exemptions have no impact on WPR. For more information about the WPR see Section 135.1 The Road to Economic Self-Sufficiency Through Employment and Training .

ETP Code Exemption Verification Required Duration State or Federal 51 Under Age 18 and enrolled full-time in school Individual statement unless questionable. School may be contacted to verify child participation if necessary. Until individual turns 18 Federal 52 Newborn Exemption Review accrued time spent as ETP 52 in eCIS history screens. For 12 months in a lifetime Federal 53 Physical or Mental Disability PA 635 Temporary or Permanent State 54 TANF Parent Caregiver to Disabled Family Member living in the home PA 1820 Must be reviewed by the CAO every 12 months at renewal Federal

The CAO will:

Assist an individual in obtaining verification when help is needed.

The CAO will not:

Require verification of information that has already been verified and is not subject to change.