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1. Procedure to Restore Benefits When the 30-day compliance is met, benefits are to be processed from the date of application. If the appropriate application is being processed after the 30th day, but not later than the 35th day, enter the untimely code of "SC" on CHIP screen AFED to indicate a sanction cure.

2. Removing “RB" or "SA FI" income from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) The “RB" or "SA FI" income amount continues to be budgeted in the SNAP benefit calculation until one of the following occurs:

A. The TANF sanction is cured B. The sanctioned individual meets legal cause criteria. The sanctioned individual moves out of the BG C. One year after TANF closure D. The BG is no longer eligible for TANF due to one of the following: 1. Excess income 2. Resources 3. No eligible child(ren) 4. Expiration of time limits 5. Receipt of SSI 6. Disqualification due to ineligible or questionable non-citizen/citizenship status

Lifting of the "RB" or "SA FI" code in SNAP for one of these exceptions does not cure the sanction for TANF purposes. In determining if the family is ineligible for TANF due to excess income, all allowable earned income disregards must be applied.

3. Compliance Begins Prior to Sanction Month If a participant begins compliance prior to the effective month of the sanction, a new application is not required. The CM will notify the ES Worker and the case maybe reverted to open status at the conclusion of the 30-day compliance period.

4. Good Cause In the event a sanctioned TANF participant wishes to reapply, but claims the 30-day compliance cannot be met, the good cause criteria must be reviewed to determine if the participant has good cause. If good cause is determined, the case may be reopened effective the date of application, if all other eligibility criteria are met.

17.15 Reapplication to Cure Sanction/Earnings Exceed Limit A BG member may have obtained new employment or increased his/her earnings during the full family sanction. This increase in earnings may cause the BG to be income ineligible for TANF.

1. CHIP Procedures If the BG is income ineligible due to new or increased earnings, deny the application using the denial/closure code of "IN" (earned income exceeds limit).