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KWP Full-Family Sanction

Volume III MS 2007

Full Family Sanction

This presentation serves as an overview of Volume III - MS 2010

Full Family Sanction

KWP work eligible participants who do not cooperate with the program rules are subject to sanction and eventual discontinuance of their K-TAP benefits

Who will it effect?

A parent/caretaker relative who has received at least 6 cumulative months of K-TAP (including any out-of-state benefits)

Has been sanctioned at least 3 cumulative months AFTER 8/1/2005

Who will it not effect?

Parent/caretaker relatives that are:

Exempt

Currently has good cause

This is not appropriate for “W” cases, disc a “W” case.

Participation is Preferable!

Every effort should be made to avoid imposing a penalty

Utilize all available resources such as Targeted Assessment Program, Voc-Rehab, etc.,

Use KAMES Barrier assessment to identify potential difficulties

What happens on KAMES?

KAMES Automatically implements the action to discontinue indicating code 536. This trumps other discontinuance codes except 660. (60-month)

Alternate programs to MA, including the sanctioned individual, if appropriate.

What happens on KAMES?

Automatically refers the case for Safety Net services through P & P.

Posts a spot check to review the Food Benefit case. K-TAP Disc cures the Food Benefit

What to do about reapplications?

Once an individual receives a full family sanction he/she must cure the full family sanction prior to reapproval of the K-TAP case, regardless of the reason for the most recent discontinuance. A full family sanction may be cured by a determination that the individual has good cause, has become exempt from participation in KWP activities, or has demonstrated compliance by participating for 15 calendar days.

Review Volume III- MS 2015 for complete details for KAMES entries

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