Exemptions from BEST 430-05-40-55-10

(Revised 10/01/10 ML3233)

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The following individuals are not required to participate in BEST (TECS coding on the WORE screen is listed):

  1. Individuals who do not physically live in the city limits of Bismarck or Fargo. (EX)
  2. Individuals exempt from work registration. (EX)
  3. Migrants in the job stream. (GE)
  4. Individuals who have a child under the age of 12 in the home. (EX)
  5. Individuals exempt for good cause as determined by sound, professional judgment of the worker.  The case must be thoroughly documented to support the exemption. (GC)
  6. Individuals who are under the age of 18 or age 50 or older. (EX)
  7. Limited and non-English speaking individuals. (EX)
  8. Individuals who are participating in the Parental Responsibility Initiative for the Development of Employment (PRIDE) Program. (EX)
  9. Individuals where public transportation is limited because of where and when the public transportation is available. (EX)
  10. Individuals with a temporary disability such as a broken leg, illness, etc. (EX)
  11. Pregnant women. (EX)
  12. Individuals who do not have a fixed mailing address. (EX)
  13. Individuals who have been referred and the BEST coordinator determines the referral is not appropriate.  Justification for the exemption will be provided to the eligibility worker in writing. (EX)