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STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA FFY 2024 STATE PLAN FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES

NOTE: Question eleven: “Have you been convicted of a drug-related offense within the last three years?” refers to felonies and misdemeanors.

When the results of any drug testing are positive and the individual does not agree with those results, the individual can:

● Provide a valid prescription by a health care provider authorized to prescribe the controlled substance. Once this occurs, no further action is needed by the Case Manager or the participant. These individuals are then treated in the same manner as any other WV WORKS participant; or

● Request re-testing at an alternative site at his expense. When the results of the drug re-testing are negative, no further action is needed by the participant. These individuals are then treated in the same manner as any other WV WORKS participant.

All other positive drug testing results require the Case Manager to refer the individual to a substance abuse treatment and counseling program and a job skills program. Should unforeseen circumstances prevent the applicant from enrolling in a treatment and counseling program within seven business days, the Case Manager may allow additional time to enroll.

If the individual fails to complete or refuses to participate in the substance abuse treatment and counseling program or job skills program as required, he is ineligible for WV WORKS. This ineligibility will continue until the time the individual enrolls and is successfully attending a substance abuse treatment and counseling program and job skills program. Once he can document successful completion of a substance abuse treatment and counseling program and a job skills program, he may then reapply for benefits six months after the completion of these programs and submit to drug testing. The cost of this drug testing is then the responsibility of the individual being screened. Upon completion of the substance abuse treatment and counseling program and job skills program, the individual is subject to a random post-treatment drug test. These individuals are then treated in the same manner as any other WV WORKS participant.

Any individual who tests positive for a second drug test will be required to participate in a second substance abuse treatment and counseling program and job skills program. These individuals will be ineligible for WV WORKS for 12 months or until they have Page 9