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The Economic Services Worker (ES Worker) should determine which EMPR code is best suited for WEI’s based on the individual circumstance as it relates to TANF participation.

The appropriate EMPR code must be entered on the CHIP screen in order for the case to be listed in the Participation and Tracking System (PATS). (See Reference Guide)

The EMPR code may be changed when necessary, but after case approval, the code should remain the same for the entire month. If the individual no longer meets the EMPR code, it must be changed effective the following month.

These codes apply to individuals identified as TANF Work Eligible Individuals (WEIs):

MA Applies to a WEI for the TANF Work Program - Will need an average of 30 hours per week to meet the All Family participation requirement.

NOTE: This code also applies to participants in the State Two Parent Program. PC Applies to a WEI who is the only parent/caretaker relative in the TANF family of a child under the age of six. Will need an average of 20 hours per week to meet the All Family participation. This code should also be used if a Young Custodial Parent (YCP) has a child under age one. PW Applies to a WEI who is the only parent in a TANF family with a child under age one, personally providing care for his/her child under age one. Parent coded PW is required to participate 20 hours per week but may be excluded from the participation rate calculation for up to 12 months in a lifetime. A PW cannot be sanctioned as he/she is protected by legal cause when unable to comply with the TANF Work Requirements. As long as a single parent has a child under one, he/she should always be coded PW on the CHIP EMPR screen. This does not apply to a young custodial parent (YCP). If the YCP has a child under age one, code "PC" on EMPR. DC Applies to a WEI who is a parent providing care for a disabled child attending school. The need for care must be supported by medical documentation FV Applies to a WEI who is identified as a victim of Domestic/Family Violence. NOTE: Documentation will be recorded on DSS Form 3734, TANF Domestic Violence Waiver Assessment. MC Applies to a WEI who is unable to participate because child care cannot be provided as needed.

The following EMPR codes are used to identify other BG members that are not WEIs and those included in State Funded CARES or Two-Parent Program.

CH Applies to a child recipient YP Applies to a dependent child that is a parent