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3. Disability is defined as the inability to engage in any substantial activity because of a physical or mental impairment as certified by a licensed health professional. Disabilities may be short-term or long-term. Long-term is defined as expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 90 days
The DSS Form 1247A, Medical Release/Physician’s Statement: Required In-Home, must include all of the following:
1. Identification of the person who is to be cared for.
2. Specifics of the period of disability.
3. A prognosis of the disabled family member’s recovery, or the date of reexamination.
4. Description of the amount of time (daily) and the length of time that the caretaker is needed to care for the disabled family member.
12.3 Work Program Compliance Compliance with TANF Work Requirements is mandatory for initial and continued TANF eligibility. The Economic Services (ES Worker) will refer all new approvals to the TANF Supervisor in the applicant’s county of residence. The TANF Case Manager will determine if the applicant must complete a Family Plan and will send the appropriate notice.
1. A/R Notifications At the time of application/redetermination, the ES Worker must inform all A/R of the following work program elements:
A. Required program participation B. Cooperation with TANF Case Manager C. Available support services D. Participant's rights and responsibilities E. DSS' rights and responsibilities F. Time limited benefits G. A/R's right to a fair hearing regarding TANF Work Requirements
12.4 EMPR Codes for Work Programs The following is a list of work program codes to be entered on CHIP. All adults and minor parent head-of-households must be referred to a TANF Case Manager for case management, development of Family Plans and participation in the appropriate program: A. TANF Work Program B. State funded Challenging Adults Through Rehabilitation, Education and Services (CARES) or Two Parent Program