Issue Alert - 08-10-07
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Date: |
Oct 15, 2008 |
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Program Area: |
Family Independence Program (FIP) and Food Assistance Program (FAP) |
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Issue Summary: |
Effective October 1, 2008, 3- and 12-month disqualifications no longer are imposed on certain families on FIP, but the families may be receive a FIP denial or termination for failure to complete a Family Automated Screening Tool (FAST) or Family Self-sufficiency Plan (FSSP) |
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Persons Affected: |
FIP applicants or recipients who (a) are deferred from JET because they have a child under age 6 who lacks adequate child care or (b) do not receive FIP for themselves (e.g. ineligible grantees, disqualified immigrants) |
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For More Information: |
Center for Civil Justice 320 S. Washington, 2nd Floor Saginaw, MI 48607 (989) 755-3120, (800)724-7441 Fax: (989) 755-3558 E-mail: info@ccj-mi.org
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Background |
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Under section 57d of
the Social Welfare Act, MCLA 400.57d, 3- and 12- month FIP disqualifications
apply if a FIP recipient, without good cause, (1) fails to comply with JET (Jobs Education Training program), (2) fails to comply with “employment and training activities”, or (3) fails to comply with requirements in his or her Family Self-
Sufficiency Plan (FSSP). Under section 57g of
the Social Welfare Act, MCLA 400.57g, the 3- and 12- month penalties apply only
if a FIP recipient (1)
quits a job, (2)
is fired for misconduct or absenteeism, (3)
does not participate in JET activities, or (4)
does not comply with his or her FSSP |
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What's Happening? |
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What Should Advocates Do? |
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Ensure the new policy is applied correctly. |
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What Should Clients Do? |
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Seek legal advice immediately if you are denied or terminated from
FIP. |
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Finding Help |
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Most legal aid and legal services offices handle these types of cases, and they do not charge a fee.
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