Disqualification Time Frames for NDWORKS 430-05-40-60-50

(Revised 10/01/18 ML3532)

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IM 5386

Amended IM 5386

 

The following disqualification time frames apply for failure to comply with NDWORKS. Before disqualifications are applied to NDWORKS participants, the conciliation period must be followed. The disqualification must be entered in the eligibility system and documented in the case narrative.

 

1. First Violation:
   
   A one-month disqualification must be served (from the date the disqualification becomes effective). If the participant complies or becomes exempt during the disqualification period, the disqualification can be ended, and eligibility re-established the first day of the month following compliance.
   
   
2. Second Violation:
   
   A three-month disqualification must be served (from the date the disqualification becomes effective). If the participant complies with the NDWORKS requirements for which the disqualification was imposed, the disqualification period must be served. If a participant becomes exempt during the disqualification period eligibility must be reestablished.
   
   
3. Third Violation:
   
   A six-month disqualification must be served (from the date the disqualification becomes effective). If the participant complies with the NDWORKS requirements for which the disqualification was imposed, the disqualification period must be served. If a participant becomes exempt during the disqualification period, eligibility must be reestablished.

Disqualifications imposed because of non-compliance with BEST or NDWORKS program requirements are cumulative.

Example:

An individual living in Cass County was disqualified for failure to comply with the BEST program requirements and a one-month disqualification was imposed. The individual moves to Grand Forks County six month later and is required to comply with the NDWORKS program. The individual fails to comply with the NDWORKS program requirements. The individual must be disqualified for 3 months.

 

Once a disqualification is imposed:

 

• If a participant 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 participant can be eligible the following month.
  
  
• If the case closed and the participant is reapplying and:
  
  
• Has complied, they must serve the one, three or six-month disqualification before they can become eligible.
  
  
• Is exempt, the participant is eligible at the point of application.

 

A NDWORKS disqualification may be imposed after the end of a review period. Notice F450 – SNAP Closing Non-Compliance - NDWORKS must be sent whenever the county becomes aware of a participant’s noncompliance with the NDWORKS Program, even if the disqualification begins after the review period expires and the household has not completed their review.