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Vermont Department for Children and Families Reach Ahead Rules Economic Services Division 2502 p.2
Eligibility
B. Families who experience a break in Reach Ahead participation for one or more months must file a new application.
C. Families applying for Reach Ahead after a break in benefits for one or more months must meet all initial eligibility criteria.
This subsection applies only to families that experience a break in Reach Ahead participation and are not transferred to Reach First or Reach Up pursuant to subsection 2502.4 below.
2502.4 Transition to Other Programs
If a family loses employment meeting or exceeding the work requirements for Reach Up for the family's size and composition and is financially eligible for Reach Up, the family shall be transferred to Reach First or Reach Up without an additional application process, unless the family chooses not to participate. Verification of income or other documentation may be required as provided for in Reach Up rule 2211.3.