Post-TANF Transportation Supportive  Services 400-19-155-05

(Revised 6/1/10 ML #3218)

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The JOBS Employment Contractor or TANF Eligibility Worker may approve Transportation Supportive Services. The maximum, monthly Transportation Supportive Service payment may not exceed $125.00.  

 

Transportation Supportive Services may be utilized for monthly transportation expenses for the individual’s private vehicle, public transportation passes, cab fares, or rides provided through an informal arrangement.

 

Transportation assistance may be utilized to pay fees or fines which prevent an individual from legally operating a vehicle. Allowable fees may include a reinstatement fee on a suspended license, registration fee for a DUI seminar, defensive driver’s class required prior to reinstatement of a driver’s license, driver’s license exam fee, and vehicle insurance, license, or titles.  

 

Traffic fines and DUI fines may be paid at the discretion of the JOBS Employment Contractor or TANF Eligibility Worker provided the individual demonstrates the ability to contribute in paying a portion of the fine. The portion of the fine to be paid by the individual will be determined by the JOBS Employment Contractor or TANF Eligibility Worker.  

Note: Once a transportation assistance payment has been issued to an individual, overpayments are not to be established.

 

If transportation Supportive Services are based on mileage, a monthly stipend or flat amount is not allowed. Instead, a mileage calculation must be identified on the Employability Plan or documented in the case file if calculated by the TANF Eligibility Worker. Transportation assistance based on mileage is calculated by multiplying the number of actual or estimated miles required to support the individual’s approved work activity and a self-initiated educational activity by $0.45, the current reimbursement rate for travel under the TANF program.

 

Payments for Transportation Supportive Services are issued to the recipients via the TANF ReliaCard or are paid to the vendor utilizing the Vendor Payment process.