Good Cause for Non-Compliance - NDWORKS 430-05-40-60-40

(Revised 10/01/18 ML 3532)

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The eligibility worker is responsible for determining good cause when the participant has failed to comply with the NDWORKS Program. The NDWORKS case manager may be able to provide reason(s) why the participant failed to participate, however the determination must be made by the eligibility worker.

 

When the NDWORKS case manager notifies the eligibility worker of non-compliance, the eligibility worker must send notice F850 - SNAP Good Cause Determination - NDWORKS to the participant. The participant must establish if good cause exists within 10 days of the notice. If good cause does not exist or the participant does not respond, the eligibility worker must begin the conciliation procedure. The eligibility worker must document if good cause exists, the good cause reason or if the participant fails to respond to the F850 in the case narrative.

 

Good cause for non-compliance with the NDWORKS Program includes circumstances beyond the participant’s control, including but not limited to:

 

  1. Illness.

  2. Illness of another household member requiring the presence of the individual.

  3. A household emergency.

  4. Short-term or temporary unavailability of transportation.

    EXAMPLES:

    1. The bus was behind schedule.
    2. The participant’s car broke down.

  5. Short-term or temporary unavailability of child care for children who have reached age six but are under age 12.

    EXAMPLE:

    1. The participant did not have daycare on a specific day.

  6. Acceptance of employment of more than 30 hours a week which doesn't materialize or results in employment of less than 30 hours a week.

Transportation, dependent care or other necessary participation expenses that are a more chronic issue may be reason to exempt a participant from NDWORKS.

Good cause for non-compliance can also include good cause reasons as outlined in Good Cause 430-05-40-25-10.