Disqualification Penalty 400-19-135-45

(Revised 6/1/10 ML #3218)

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The individual convicted of fraud is the only household member disqualified. Other household members may remain eligible.

 

When applying the disqualification penalty:

1. The disqualified individual's financial needs are removed,
2. Income and assets of the disqualified individuals continue to be considered when determining eligibility and the benefit amount for the remainder of the household, and
3. The income disregards continue to apply to the disqualified individual income when determining if the remaining household members are eligible.

 

Overpayments are recovered through a reduction of the Total TANF Standard of Need including $45 OH allowance and special items of need.  The rate of recovery for Intentional Program Violations is 20%.