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(k) Set forth objective criteria for the delivery of benefits and the determination of eligibility and for fair and equitable treatment, including an explanation of how it will provide opportunities for recipients who have been adversely affected to be heard in a State administrative or appeal process (section 402(a)(1)(B)(iii) of the Social Security Act) Earned Income: Sanctioned, Disqualified or Otherwise Ineligible Individuals The earned income of sanctioned, disqualified or otherwise ineligible budget group members is now treated uniformly by computing their income as if these individuals were included in the budget group. This proposal ensures equitable treatment of all TANF households. This policy became effective August 2005. Individuals who have been sanctioned can get an appointment to discuss how to remedy the situation. It is the intention of the CAO to treat all persons fairly and help them to connect to services that leads to employment and hopefully self-sufficiency. Right to Appeal: Pennsylvania will continue to follow the appeal and fair hearing regulations and procedures consistent with 55 Pa. Code Chapter 275. (l) Indicate whether the State intends to assist individuals to train for, seek, and maintain employment (Section 402(a)(1)(B)(v) of the Social Security Act)— 1. providing direct care in a long-term care facility (as such terms are defined under section 1397j of this title); or 2. in other occupations related to elder care, high-demand occupations, or occupations expected to experience labor shortages as, determined appropriate by the State for which the State identifies an unmet need for service personnel, and, if so, shall include an overview of such assistance. Effective January 1, 2020, as established by Act 35, recipients of TANF in Pennsylvania are enrolled in an employment and training program known as RESET to enable them to obtain employment and become self-sufficient. The primary means to achieve self- sufficiency is through employment. The program offers a continuum of services which can establish a work history, with increasing wages and benefits that lead, over time, to economic independence and self-sufficiency. Contracted providers utilize community partners to seek training opportunities available at low or no cost to TANF individuals. Pennsylvania requires contracted providers to create or identify credentialing programs for TANF participants to receive training in many high-priority occupations such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), direct care nursing and general nursing, EKG technician, licensed practical nurse (LPN), medical assistant, medical/billing coding,