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C. Adults/minor parent head-of-households disqualified due to felony drug conviction after August 22, 1996 D. Adults/minor parent head-of-households identified as a fleeing felon after August 22, 1996
NOTE: Work Eligible Individuals should begin participation in the TANF Work Program as quickly as possible after case approval. Individuals approved prior to CHIP cutoff count in the TANF denominator for the “full weeks” remaining in the report month after the approval date. If approved after CHIP cutoff the individual will not be included in the participation rate until the next month.
NOTE: A "full week" is defined as a complete Sunday through Saturday week as displayed on most calendars.
The following individuals are excluded from TANF Work Program requirements:
1. A minor parent who is a dependent in the BG
2. A Family with two or more parents in the BG
3. A non-citizen who is ineligible to receive assistance due to his or her immigration status.
4. Individuals with incapacity lasting 90 days or more NOTE: The medical incapacity is subject to reevaluation at intervals that are specific to each recipient’s circumstances, at a minimum, at annual redetermination (FAIP code DI, DC or RH).
5. A parent providing care for a disabled family member living in the home. A medical statement from a physician must support the need for care.
6. While this individual is exempt as work eligible, he/she must be coded “RH” on the EMPR screen and referred to the Case Manager for development of the Family Plan. When coded "RH", the disability of the person in need of care must be for a minimum of (90) days. NOTE: To meet the exception for required in the home, the caretaker must provide written verification from a medical practitioner that they are required to be the caretaker of the disabled family member. The following definitions apply when determining who qualifies for the “RH” exclusion:
1. A family member is defined as an individual related to any member of the benefit group by blood, marriage or through legal documents.
2. An adult is defined as an individual age 19 or older or 18 years old if not attending fulltime secondary school or the equivalent or an individual 16 to 18 years old legally emancipated by marriage or legal action.