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Chapter 4.13 has been revised to clarify the use of the “IS” closure code for failure to develop the Family Plan. This code can only be used for new FI approval or reapplication.
Chapter 7.7 has been revised to indicate that Alimony (spousal support) does count in the budget as unearned income. Chapter 12.1 is revised to clarify that the conciliation process must be followed before closing an ongoing FI case after the Family Plan has been signed by the participant.
Chapter 13.2 has been revised to clarify that closure for failure to develop the Family Plan only applies to newly approved FI cases or reapplications.
Chapter 14.1 #2 has been revised to clarify when screenings are to be completed by the Case Manager.
Chapter 14.1 #3 has been revised to clarify the Case Manager’s role in the Domestic / Family Violence assessment process.
Chapter 14.5 #5 has been revised to clarify that after the Employability Plan is signed any failure to cooperate in the work program or work program activities are subject to sanctioning.
Chapter 16.5 has been revised to clarify when extensions may be allowed for Work Experience.
Chapter 17.5 #1 has been revised to clarify entering data into the PATS system.
Chapter 21.8 has been revised to clarify when an additional (4) weeks may be allowed in Work Experience.
Chapter 27.1.#6 has been revised to add the new time limit tracking code for the State Program. _____________________________________________________________________________ Volume 11 | 07.01.2008 _____________________________________________________________________________ Chapter 2.22 is being revised to add a note to clarify that non-applicants and ineligible BG members are not required to provide citizenship, SSNs or immigration status information as part of the verification needed for new applicants.
Chapter 4.4 #2 is being revised to include PRWORA eligibility information regarding eligible aliens.
Chapter 4.4#3 including the chart, is being revised to clarify policy for qualified aliens according to PRWORA regulations. A note has been added to explain that non-qualified aliens are not required to provide information about citizenship, SSNs or immigration status.