Disqualification Time Frames for BEST 430-05-40-55-45

(Revised 01/01/2022 ML 3643)

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Amended IM 5464

IM 5464

 

 

The following disqualification time frames apply for failure to comply with BEST.  Before disqualifications are applied to BEST participants, the good cause period must be followed. Disqualifications for failure to comply with employment and training and/or non-compliance with work requirements are progressive based on occurrence. The disqualification must be entered in the eligibility system and the reason for the disqualification must be documented in the case narrative.

 

The disqualification begins the first day of the month after the Notice of Eligibility denying for non-compliance in the mandatory E&T program was sent to the household, unless the individual requests a fair hearing.

1. First Violation:

A one-month disqualification must be served (from the date the disqualification becomes effective).  The disqualification continues until the individual complies with the BEST requirements for which the disqualification was imposed or becomes exempt.

2. Second Violation:

A three-month disqualification must be served (from the date the disqualification becomes effective) and continues until the individual complies with the BEST requirements for which the disqualification was imposed.  If an individual becomes exempt during the disqualification period eligibility must be reestablished.

3. Third and any subsequent violations:

A six-month disqualification must be served (from the date the disqualification becomes effective).  The disqualification continues until the individual complies with the BEST requirements for which the disqualification was imposed or becomes exempt.  If an individual becomes exempt during the disqualification period eligibility must be reestablished.

 

If the individual complies with work registration and or employment and training requirements for which the disqualification was imposed, the individual can be eligible after the disqualification time frame has been served.

 

If the individual becomes exempt during the disqualification time frame, the disqualification time frame must be ended and the individual can be eligible beginning the month following the month they became exempt. The reason the individual became exempt must be documented in the case narrative.

Once a disqualification is imposed:

• If an individual in an ongoing case is disqualified and:

• Complies during the disqualification period, they must serve the one, three or six month disqualification before they can become eligible.

• Becomes exempt, the individual can be eligible the following month. The reason the individual became exempt must be documented in the case narrative.

• If the case closed and the individual is reapplying and:

• Has complied, they must serve the one, three or six month disqualification before they can become eligible.

• Is exempt, the individual is eligible at the point of application. The reason the individual is exempt must be documented in the case narrative.

A work registration and or employment and training disqualification may be imposed after the end of a review period. A notice of eligibility for non-compliance in SNAP Employment and Training must be sent whenever the human service zone becomes aware of a client’s noncompliance with work registration and or employment and training, even if the disqualification begins after the review period expires and the household has not completed their review. The disqualification must be for non-compliance while the case was open.