7.21 Reduced Hours Plans
ISSUE DATE: 09/2020
Use a Reduced Hours plan when the participant meets good cause but does not qualify for Family Stabilization Services. See 19.9 (Good Cause).
Good cause is a list of specific types of situations that MFIP recognizes as acceptable reasons for not following through on Employment Plan activities. See 19.9 (Good Cause).
Some of the situations in which a Reduced Hours plan might make sense:
· An initial plan which needs more verification or documentation, such as for a medical statement.· Homelessness.· Family violence until a Family Violence Waiver is approved.· Legal issues that demand significant time of the participant.· Indications of chemical or mental health problems that have not yet been verified.· In process of applying for child care assistance.· Child care is not available.
Do NOT use a Reduced Hours plan if the participant:
· Does NOT meet good cause and is still able to do the minimum required hours in the plan.· Cannot meet minimum hourly requirements because of an on-going health condition. This is likely to be a situation for enrolling someone in Family Stabilization Services.
Reduced Hours for Good Cause plans should be for 90 days or less.
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