NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA
March 24, 2010

IM 5098

TO:		County Social Service Directors
Economic Assistance Policy Regional Representatives
Economic Assistance Policy Quality Control Reviewers

FROM:	Tove Mandigo, Director, Economic Assistance Policy

SUBJECT:	Exemption from Work Requirements for Receipt of TANF and Unemployment Compensation		 

PROGRAMS:	SNAP

EFFECTIVE:	April 1, 2010

RETENTION: 	Until Manualized

SECTIONS 
AFFECTED:	430-05-40-10 – Exemptions from Work Requirements

The following policy changes for Exemptions from Work Requirements are effective April 1, 2010 for new applications or recertifications received on or after that date.

6.	An individual subject to and complying with the TANF JOBS work compliance requirement An individual in receipt of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), including Diversion Assistance, or Tribal Work Experience Program (TWEP).
	
	Examples:

	1.	A TANF ineligible caretaker who is not a parent is not subject to the TANF JOBS work compliance requirements so they are subject to the SNAP work requirements.

	2.	If a non-recipient parent is subject and complying with JOBS, such as a parent who is disqualified due to IPV or non-compliance with Child Support Enforcement, they are exempt from the SNAP work requirement.  

8.	Individuals who are in receipt of unemployment compensation including Railroad Unemployment Benefits or one who has applied for and is eligible, but has not yet started to receive unemployment compensation.  If the eligibility is questionable, verification must be obtained.