793-5          OTHER IPVIntentional Program Violation DISQUALIFICATION INFORMATION

793-5 A.     DISQUALIFICATIONS FROM OTHER STATES OR NFAP

An individual who applies for Alaska Temporary Assistance and is disqualified for an IPVIntentional Program Violation by a TANFTemporary Assistance to Needy Families (Federal) program in another state or by a Native Family Assistance Program (NFAP) must serve the remainder of the disqualification period imposed by the other program.  

Also, any previous IPVIntentional Program Violation disqualifications from another state or NFAPNative Family Assistance Program must be considered when determining the length of a new IPVIntentional Program Violation disqualification period under Alaska Temporary Assistance.  For example, if an individual has already been disqualified for six months in another state’s program or NFAPNative Family Assistance Program for a first violation, he or she will be subject to a 12-month disqualification under ATAPAlaska Temporary Assistance Program for a second violation.

793-5 B.     CHANGES IN HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION

IPVIntentional Program Violation disqualifications are assessed against individuals. When a disqualified individual leaves or enters an assistance unit, the disqualification follows them.

For applicant households:

If a disqualified individual joins or leaves an assistance unit after the date of application but before eligibility is determined and benefits authorized, this change must included in the initial determination.

For recipient households:

• If a disqualified individual enters an assistance unit the individual brings their disqualification with them.  Allowing for adverse action notice requirements, the disqualification reduces the assistance amount for the family at the start of the benefit month that follows the participant’s entry into the household.
   

• If a disqualified individual moves out of an assistance unit, the assistance amount will be adjusted for the remaining members of the assistance unit the month after the disqualified individual leaves.