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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 1

West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Page 92 Chapter 1 Application/Redetermination Process

Explain that Medicaid eligibility is a separate determination and how and when the Medical ID card is issued, if appropriate. 1.5.7.A.3 Sexual Harassment and Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Explain that information is available throughout the office and from the Worker regarding sexual harassment and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking and that this subject is discussed with all clients. No individual is specifically targeted to receive the information. Disclosure of sexual harassment and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking may have an effect on any SSP work requirements or time limits the client is expected to meet while a WV WORKS recipient. If sexual harassment and domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking is disclosed, the Worker must make a referral to the appropriate community resource or domestic violence program to develop a plan to assist the client in meeting any WV WORKS requirements. See Sections 14.7 for good cause for not complying with the WV WORKS work requirements and Section 18.2 and Section 18.5 for WV WORKS time limits. 1.5.7.A.4 Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Briefly explain that this is a tax credit for people who work or have worked and had earned income under a specified amount. Pamphlets should be in the local offices to explain the EITC in more detail. 1.5.7.B Work Requirements Explain that participation in a work activity is an eligibility requirement. • Explain the purpose of WV WORKS; DCA payments, if appropriate; Transitional Medicaid (TM), childcare assistance and job placement. • Non-recipient Work-Eligible Individuals – Explain that non-recipient Work-Eligible Individuals living in the household with an eligible child must complete the PRC, SSP, orientation, and be enrolled in a work activity and meet all other program requirements or the AG is ineligible for WV WORKS. 1.5.7.C Outstanding Claims