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TANF Transmittal 65

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anticipated end of the incapacity as originally noted. If the duration indicated on the form is for more than 12 months, or is identified as permanent, a new form must be obtained every 12 months. Disability is defined at 101.1D and in Chapter 1000, VIEW definitions).

If the physician indicates that the individual is able to participate in employment and training activities but is limited in the types of activities that can be performed, or the hours of participation, the eligibility worker must refer the individual to VIEW and share the information with the ESW so suitable accommodations can be arranged. The employment services worker must work with the individual to find suitable component assignments, taking into account any limitations indicated by the physician. The agency shall ensure that reasonable accommodations are made if needed.

Note: If there are two parents in the assistance unit and one parent is exempt because of a temporary medical condition or disability, the case is a TANF case rather than a TANF-UP case.

E. Individuals who are incapacitated, as determined by receipt of Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The EW must complete the Disability – Details screen in VaCMS.

The eligibility worker must provide all applicants/recipients who have a permanent incapacity with information about services provided by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services to assist SSI/SSDI recipients in finding employment. This information is available at www.vadrs.org/downloads/drsflyer.pdf.

Note: If there are two parents in the assistance unit and one parent is exempt because of a permanent incapacity as determined by receipt of Social Security Disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income, the case is a TANF case rather than a TANF-UP case.

F. Any individual 60 years of age or older.