Work First 103 - Personal Responsibility

VIII. THE WORK FIRST REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Along with the responsibilities outlined in the MRA, the family is expected to report all information and family circumstances accurately and timely. This includes reporting all relevant information at application and review. The family must report all changes in situation within 10 calendar days of knowing of the change.

If a family does not report all information accurately or timely, and receives more Work First cash or supportive services than they are eligible for, they are expected to repay any overpayments.

NOTE: The sanctions described in Section 120 do not apply to the reporting requirements. Refer to policy on fraud and overpayments (Section 263).

IX. THE AGENCY'S RESPONSIBILITIES

The agency must assist the family to accomplish the goals of Work First and to meet the requirements of the family’s Mutual Responsibility Agreement. Case management services will vary according to the family’s employment status and needs.

The agency must provide or make available the following services:

• Assessment
• A monthly Work First payment
• Medicaid
• Food and Nutrition Services
• Child support services
• Help finding a job
• Information on skills training or education offered in the community
• Child care to support employment, school for a minor parent, and training for employment
• Transportation assistance for employment-related medical and other appointments
• Referral to other services offered by Social Services and the community