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

(Revised 10/01/14 ML 3410)

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IM 5268

 

 

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

  1. Individuals exempt from work registration. (EX)
  2. Migrants in the job stream. (MI)
  3. 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)
  4. Limited and non-English speaking individuals. (NE)
  5. Individuals who are participating in the Parental Responsibility Initiative for the Development of Employment (PRIDE) Program. (PP)
  6. Individuals where public transportation is limited because of where and when the public transportation is available. (LT)
  7. Individuals with a temporary disability such as a broken leg, illness, etc. (DI)
  8. Pregnant women. (PG)
  9. Individuals who do not have a fixed mailing address. (MA)
  10. 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. (IA)