Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.04.237 - SANCTIONS FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH JSAP WORK PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

When a JSAP participant fails or refuses to comply with work program requirements without good cause, sanctions listed in Subsections 237.01 and 237.02 of these rules must be applied. In determining which sanction to impose, sanctions previously imposed for voluntary quit or reduction in work hours as described in Section 271 of these rules must be considered. (3-17-22)

01. Noncomplying Household Member. The participant who commits the work program violation is excluded as a household member when determining the Food Stamp allotment. The person cannot receive Food Stamps, but his income and resources are counted in the Food Stamp computation for the household. The person must serve a minimum sanction period plus take corrective action to become eligible for Food Stamps again. If the sanctioned household member becomes exempt from JSAP requirements, end the sanction. (3-17-22)

a. First work program violation. A minimum sanction period of one (1) month is imposed. (3-17-22)

b. Second work program violation. A minimum sanction period of three (3) months is imposed. (3-17-22)

c. Third and subsequent work program violations. A minimum sanction period of six (6) months is imposed. (3-17-22)

02. Joins Another Household. If a sanctioned household member leaves the original household and joins another Food Stamp household, treat the sanctioned member as an excluded household member. The person cannot receive Food Stamps, but his income and resources are counted in the Food Stamp computation for the household. The person is excluded for the rest of the sanction period and until corrective actions are taken. (3-17-22)

03. Closure Reason. The household must be informed of the reason for the closure. (3-17-22)

04. Sanction Notice. The household must be informed of the proposed sanction period. (3-17-22)

05. Sanction Start. The household must be informed the sanction will begin the first month after timely notice. (3-17-22)

06. Actions to End Sanction. The household must be informed of the actions the household can take to end the sanction. (3-17-22)

07. Fair Hearing. The household must be informed of the right to a fair hearing. (3-17-22)

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Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.03.04.237