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VT LEG #363612 v.1 (3) the participant is affected by domestic violence pursuant to subdivision 1114(b)(9) of this chapter in accordance with criteria established by rule pursuant to 3 V.S.A. chapter 25; and (4) the participant is needed in the home on a full-time basis to care for an ill or disabled parent, spouse, or child pursuant to subdivision 1114(b)(5) of this chapter in accordance with criteria established by rule pursuant to 3 V.S.A. chapter 25. (c) The cumulative 60-month lifetime eligibility period shall not begin to toll until the parent or parents of a participating family have reached the age of 18 years of age. (d) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, a participating family that does not have a qualifying deferment meet any of the criteria under section 1114 of this title subsection (b) of this section and that has exceeded the cumulative 60-month lifetime eligibility period set forth in subsection (a) of this section shall qualify for a hardship exemption that allows the adult member of the participating family to receive: continue to receive financial assistance if the participating adult is engaged in any of the work activities listed in subdivision 1101(2) of this chapter, with the exception of subdivision 1101(2)(L) of this chapter. (1) a wage equivalent to that of the participating family’s cash benefit under the Reach Up program for participation in any of the work activities