What Sanction Is Imposed.
| · The eligibility worker closes the MFIP case.· When the MFIP case is closed in MAXIS, a status update will come across the WF1 interface notifying the employment counselor that the case is closed and the closure reason.
The eligibility worker will determine the participant’s eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits when MFIP closes.
A face-to-face meeting must be attempted before the case closes. For information about procedures for face-to-face meetings, see 19.33 (Face-to-Face Meetings for 100% Sanctions).
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How Long the Sanction Must Remain in Place.
| At least 1 full month.
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Timelines for Curing the Sanction.
| On or before 10 days prior to the effective date.
The case can be re-opened after 1 month of the case closing if the participant demonstrates compliance during that time and reapplies.
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Procedures for Curing the Sanction.
| Check to see if the participant qualifies for good cause, see 19.9 (Good Cause).
If the participant does qualify for good cause, immediately lift the sanction. If not: · A participant must complete a new MFIP application after a case has been closed due to a 100% sanction.· The participant can choose to start cooperating with the employment counselor even before applying to re-open the case.· The day the participant connects with the employment counselor can start counting towards being in compliance.· Employment Services must develop an Employment Plan that identifies the specific activities and time frames required to be considered compliant.· The participant must be in compliance with the employment plan for up to 30 days in order to have MFIP benefits re-opened. The actual number of days a particular participant needs to be in compliance to have benefits re-opened will depend on the participant’s specific circumstances.· The employment plan may include activities that last between 1 and 30 days.· The eligibility worker will not act on the application until the scheduled activities have been completed.· Once the participant comes into compliance, notify the eligibility worker immediately of the date of compliance.· The MFIP case must stay closed for at least 30 days and can be reopened as soon after that point as compliance has occurred. |
Policy for Participants Returning to MFIP After 100% Sanction.
| · If the participant has another occurrence of non-compliance, a 30% sanction will be imposed.· A 2nd occurrence of non-compliance will result in another 100% sanction/disqualification.
Each time a participant returns to MFIP after this will result in this same process.
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Special Provisions for 2-Parent Families.
| A 2-parent assistance unit gets a total of 6 occurrences before closure.
(If both parents in a 2-parent assistance unit are out of compliance during the same month, it counts as 1 occurrence).
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How a 100% Sanction Affects Other Programs.
| · The participant and household can apply for SNAP.· Medical assistance is not closed because of the 100% MFIP sanction.· For information about effect on child care, see 16.30 (Sanctions & Child Care Assistance). |
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