Good Cause - State Review Team (SRT) 400-19-75-20-10

(Revised 6/1/10 ML #3218)

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When a claim of good cause for non-participation in JOBS or Tribal NEW is based on a medical reason, either the TANF Eligibility Worker or JOBS Employment Contractor must complete SFN 451 ‘Eligibility Report on Disability/Incapacity’ and request the individual provide medical evidence. This information will be submitted to the State Review Team (SRT) for a determination.   

Note: While it is the responsibility of the applicant or participant to ensure that medical evidence is provided for review by the SRT, the TANF Eligibility Worker or JOBS Employment Contractor may assist the individual in obtaining this information.    

 

Depending on the type and severity of a non-exempt individual’s physical, mental, emotional, or intellectual impairment, the individual will be expected to fully participate or participate at a reduced level in JOBS or Tribal NEW, pending the decision from the SRT.

Note: In special circumstances, the State TANF Policy staff may approve good cause pending the decision from the SRT.

 

If the SRT determines that an individual’s impairment could affect the individual’s ability to fully participate in JOBS or Tribal NEW, the SRT will recommend that the individual’s physician, counselor, health care or other qualified professional be contacted to determine a reasonable level of involvement and expectations for remediation of the individual’s physical, mental, emotional, or intellectual impairment.

 

The TANF Eligibility Worker must share the SRT’s recommendation with the JOBS Employment Contractor and the JOBS Employment Contractor must ensure that appropriate accommodations are made for the individual and that the Employability Plan reflects the individual’s functional capabilities and work limitations.