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B. Non-relative(s) Participation code = OU on SEPA C. Child(ren) receiving subsidized adoption or guardianship payments
Participation code = SS on SEPA D. SSI recipient(s) Participation code = OU on SEPA EXCEPTION: Child(ren) receiving SSI payments. Participation code = SS (See 5.1.4 Caution.)
E. Individual(s) not meeting the citizenship/non-citizen status. Participation code = DI AL on SEPA (See 4.4.4) F. Fleeing felon(s) Participation code = DI FF on SEPA (See 4.14.2) G. Foster child(ren) receiving foster care payments Participation code = SS on SEPA NOTE: This includes children receiving kinship care payments. H. Individual(s) sanctioned for:
1. Failure to meet SSN requirements. The participation code =DI SS on SEPA (See 4.7.6) 2. Failure to comply with child support requirements. The parent or caretaker relative (if included in the BG) and the child(ren)'s (for whom the non- cooperation applies) participation code = DI CS on SEPA (See 5.1.3) 3. Failure to comply with school attendance requirements. Participation code = DI DS on SEPA (See 4.12) I. Individual(s) convicted of a controlled substance felony for a violation which occurred after August 22, 1996. Participation code = DI DC on SEPA (See 4.13)
J. Child born to a TANF BG, 10 or more months after a month in which the BG received TANF cash benefits. Participation code = DI CB on SEPA
NOTE: If the only child in the BG is a family cap child, the family is ineligible for TANF benefits. (See 8.5.2)
K. Individual(s) convicted of fraudulently misrepresenting his/her residence in order to receive benefits in more than one state or county. The individual will be disqualified for 10 years.
NOTE: To process the disqualification on CHIP the following data must be entered into the system: 1. Participation code = DI RE on SEPA 2. Enter date of conviction as month and year 3. If disqualification causes ineligibility for TANF, deny/close using code DR 4. If date of conviction needs to be changed it can be accessed by a supervisor on the CHIP Client Maintenance (CLMA) screen