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Work First 003 – THE PLANNING PROCESS FOR WORK FIRST

VII. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE CRITERIA FOR ELECTING AND STANDARD COUNTIES

All counties are required by state law to provide an emergency assistance program for Work First eligible families. (See Section 102)

The following items must be included in the county description of emergency assistance.

Income limits (no higher than 200% of poverty).

Benefit limits (for example, $600 per application, $1200 per year, etc.).

Definition of emergency.

Services provided (for example, past due rent, utility bills, prescriptions, food, etc.).

All other locally set requirements or limits (for example, resource limits, etc.).

For questions or clarification on any of the policy contained in these manuals, please contact your local county office.