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17.10 Request Hearing and Continued Benefits When the TANF case is reverted to open (REPT) following a full family sanction due to a fair hearing and a request for continued benefits, the following steps should be taken on the Participation and Tracking System (PATS):

A. If the current status is "CL" (CLOSED), delete the "CL" status code until the fair hearing decision is reached. If the current status is "RE" (Reverted to Open), leave the "RE" status code. B. Reopen the NONC/PSAN (Pending Sanction) component code. C. Update PATS as appropriate based on TANF Work Program activity. D. If the TANF cash benefits are terminated following the fair hearing determination, enter an end date for the NONC/PSAN component and enter a "CL" status code with a date equal to the last day of the last month of TANF benefits. NOTE: The WEI must continue to participate in a work program activity to receive continued benefits. (See 19.7)

17.11 Exception In the event an individual is no longer considered a WEI or meets Legal Cause criteria while under full family sanction, the BG must reapply for benefits to become eligible, and the sanction would be lifted upon reapplication.

17.12 TANF Sanction on SNAP Benefits TANF recipients who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may be subject to a sanction in SNAP benefits when they fail to comply with the TANF Work Program. The ES Worker must determine whether the recipient qualifies for an exemption from SNAP work registration, if not, a sanction is imposed in their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The applicable sanction for failure to comply with work requirements is the removal of the noncompliant individual's needs from the SNAP. For a full family sanction, CHIP will automatically enter an income type of "SA FI" on UNIN along with the TANF benefit amount received in the last month of eligibility for TANF.

For an individual sanction, the ES Worker must determine the TANF benefit amount to be included in the SNAP budget and code as "RB" on UNIN.

17.13 Reapplication to Cure Sanction When a WEI reapplies in order to cure a full family sanction, the ES Worker will complete the application and send a referral to the CM. If the individual claims a disability the ES Worker should request a medical statement and notify the CM. The applicant must demonstrate compliance for 30 days and agree to comply according to the terms of the Employment Plan. The 30-day compliance period should begin with the date of application.