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Reduction of Timeframes

This presentation provides an overview of Full Family Sanction guidelines under the Kentucky Works Program (KWP). Participants who fail to comply with program rules may face sanctions leading to discontinuation of K-TAP benefits. The presentation outlines eligibility criteria and details the process on KAMES for discontinuation codes and referrals to alternate programs. Steps for reapplications post-sanction are also discussed. Utilize all resources available, including Targeted Assessment Program and Voc-Rehab, to support participants. Every effort should be made to avoid penalties. Refer to Volume III - MS 2015 for detailed KAMES entries. Thank you for your dedication to assisting Kentucky families.

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Reduction of Timeframes

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  1. Reduction of Timeframes KWP Full-Family Sanction Volume III MS 2007

  2. Full Family Sanction • This presentation serves as an overview of Volume III - MS 2010

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Reduction of Timeframes • Thank you for your continued hard work assisting the families of Kentucky

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