3200 Exemptions

 

3210 All Programs Work Related Exemptions (TANF and Food Assistance) - The following individuals are exempt from the work related requirements:

 

  1. A person who is aged 16 or younger or who is aged 16-18 who is a non-head-of-household member, and working toward attainment of a high school diploma or its equivalent. For purposes of this provision, a person shall be considered exempt for the month he or she turns age 18, and if in school exempt the month he or she turns 19. For TANF only, this exemption shall not apply to a person who is pregnant or a parent of a child in the home when the person does not possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
     

  2. A person whose presence is required at home because of a verified medically determined condition of another member of the home whose condition does not permit self-care, and when the care is not available from another person in the home.

    In order to document the need for this person to provide care, the worker must obtain the following information from the medical provider on the ES-4310: the medically determined condition; the number of hours care is needed; how long will care be needed, and who can provide care.