1300.5.2.1 Personal Obstacle or Barrier

Verification is required prior to coding a person exempt due to a personal obstacle or barrier that prevents the person from meeting the time limited benefits work requirements.

If the required verification is not returned within 10 days, keep the customer’s code as 21 ( time limited ) unless the person meets a different exemption.

Acceptable verification is a statement from a provider who has details on the customer`s situation. Examples: Housing Case Managers, ICAN Case Managers, or Department of Corrections representatives, etc.