Revision 48 (01-01-20 through 12-31-20) : FAA5 Work Registration and Program Determinations
FAA5 Work Registration and Program Determinations
 
FAA5.A01 – WORW - Purpose
Removed E&T disqualification language. Added NA Work Requirements and CA Work Program links. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
Changed title from Work Registration - Overview. Revised policy and added to this section to include the NA work requirements, Registration, Exemptions, Lead Participant, and Disqualification. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Changed title from NA E&T Work Requirement Exemptions (was FAA5.A08D). E&T exemptions policy was revised to exemptions for the NA Work Requirements. Created new section for work requirements exemptions. Removed all references to SNA E&T and replaced with work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Changed title from NA E&T Work Requirement Exemption-Age (was FAA5.A08D.01). E&T exemptions policy was revised to exemptions for the NA Work Requirements. Created new section for work requirements exemptions. Removed all references to SNA E&T and replaced with work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Changed title from NA E&T Registration Exemption-Care of Dependent (was FAA5.A08D.02). E&T exemptions policy was revised to exemptions for the NA Work Requirements. Created new section for work requirements exemptions. Removed all references to SNA E&T and replaced with work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Changed title from NA E&T Work Requirement Exemption- Disability Criteria (was FAA5.A08D.03). E&T exemptions policy was revised to exemptions for the NA Work Requirements. Created new section for work requirements exemptions. Removed all references to SNA E&T and replaced with work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Changed title from NA E&T Registration Exemption-Addiction was (FAA5.A08D.04). E&T exemptions policy was revised to exemptions for the NA Work Requirements. Created new section for work requirements exemptions. Removed all references to SNA E&T and replaced with work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
Prior Policy
Changed title from NA E&T Registration Exemption-Employed (was FAA5.A08D.05). E&T exemptions policy was revised to exemptions for the NA Work Requirements. Created new section for work requirements exemptions. Removed all references to SNA E&T and replaced with work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Changed title from NA E&T Registration Exemption-Caretaker (was FAA5.A08D.06). E&T exemptions policy was revised to exemptions for the NA Work Requirements. Created new section for work requirements exemptions. Removed all references to SNA E&T and replaced with work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Changed title from NA E&T Registration Exemption -Refugee (was FAA5.A08D.07). E&T exemptions policy was revised to exemptions for the NA Work Requirements. Created new section for work requirements exemptions. Removed all references to SNA E&T and replaced with work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Changed title from NA E&T Registration Exemption -Tribal (was FAA5.A08D.08). E&T exemptions policy was revised to exemptions for the NA Work Requirements. Created new section for work requirements exemptions. Removed all references to SNA E&T and replaced with work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Changed title from NA E&T Registration Exemption -Student (was FAA5.A08D.09). GED is not supported as a work exemption. The exception when educational activities are a result of the SNA E&T was removed. E&T exemptions policy was revised to exemptions for the NA Work Requirements. Created new section for work requirements exemptions. Removed all references to SNA E&T and replaced with work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Changed title from NA E&T Registration Exemption -Unemployment (was FAA5.A08D.10). E&T exemptions policy was revised to exemptions for the NA Work Requirements. Created new section for work requirements exemptions. Removed all references to SNA E&T and replaced with work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
FAA5.A02B – NA Work Registration
New
Added new section to provide instruction on how to complete NA work registration, which is part of the work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
FAA5.A02C – NA Lead Participant
New
Changed title to NA E&T Lead Participant (was FAA5.A08I). Created new section to follow NA work requirements. Changes made for NA work Requirements and SNA E&T became a voluntary program. Removed E&T from reference title. Moved LP Selection policy out of E&T section. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Changed title from NA E&T LP Selection Rules-One Adult (was FAA5.A08I.01). Removed E&T from reference title. Moved LP Selection policy out of E&T section. Created new section to follow NA work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Changed title from NA E&T LP Selection Rules-More Than One Adult And A Child (was FAA5.A08I.02). Removed E&T from reference title. Moved LP Selection policy out of E&T section. Created new section to follow NA work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Changed title from NA E&T LP Selection Rules-More Than One Adult Without Children (was FAA5.A08I.03). Created new section to follow NA work requirements. Moved to the NA work requirements section, out of E&T. Revised for clarity and alignment regulations for selection head of household. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Created new section for the NA work requirement disqualifications. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Created new section for the UI comparable disqualification. Revised policy to apply to the NA work requirement for UI. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Changed title from NA E&T Disqualification Periods (FAA5.A08M). Created new section to move out of E&T and changed language to apply policy to NA work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Changed title from NA E&T Disqualification State Date (FAA5.A08N). Created new section to move out of E&T and changed language to apply policy to NA work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Changed title from NA E&T Disqualification Process (FAA5.A08O). Created new section to move out of E&T and changed language to apply policy to NA work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Created new section to move out of E&T and changed language to apply policy to NA work requirements. Change the ET PRAP Program alert code to WR. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Created new section to move out of E&T and changed language to apply to NA work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Changed title from NA E&T Disqualification – Closed Cases (FAA5.A08P). Created new section to move out of E&T and changed language to apply policy to NA work requirements. Change the ET PRAP Program alert code to WR. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Changed title from NA E&T Reinstatement (FAA5.A08Q). Created new section to move policy out of E&T and changed language to apply policy to NA work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Changed title from Reinstatement During Disqualification (FAA5.A08Q.01). Created new section to move policy out of E&T and changed language to apply policy to NA work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Changed title from Reinstatement After Disqualification (FAA5.A08Q.04). Created new section to move policy out of E&T and changed language to apply policy to NA work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
New
Changed title from NA E&T Related Appeals Process (FAA5.A08R). Created new section to move policy out of E&T and changed language to apply policy to NA work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020.)
 
Archived 02/03/2020
Archived 12/10/2020
Updated policy with the new JPPO compliance process. (Effective for all interviews completed on or after 02/03/2020.) Revised verbiage for clarity, Updated names of the JPPO Video/Audio recording and Script to match with the exact names in the Document Center. (Effective 12/14/2020)
 
Archived 02/03/2020
Archived 12/10/2020
Updated policy with the new JPPO compliance process. (Effective for all interviews completed on or after 02/03/2020.) Changed title to JPPO FAA Responsibilities. Revised verbiage for clarity, Updated names of the JPPO Video/Audio recording and Script to match with the exact names in the Document Center. (Effective 12/14/2020)
 
Archived 02/03/2020
Archived 12/10/2020
Updated policy with the new JPPO compliance process. (Effective for all interviews completed on or after 02/03/2020.) Changed title to JPPO FAA Procedures. Added verbiage to clarify the process of JPPO compliance after the interview or as part of the verification process. This applies when participants contact FAA to complete JPPO as they were unable to complete it during the interview. (Effective 12/14/2020)
 
FAA5.A04A.03 – JPPO Jobs Orientation Procedures
Removed entire section as this section is no longer needed with the new JPPO Compliance process rollout. (Effective for all interviews completed on or after 02/03/2020.)
 
FAA5.A04A.04 – JPPO Itinerant Office Orientation Procedures
Removed entire section as this section is no longer needed with the new JPPO Compliance process rollout. (Effective for all interviews completed on or after 02/03/2020.)
 
FAA5.A04A.05 – JPPO Hardship Orientation Procedures
Removed entire section as this section is no longer needed with the new JPPO Compliance process rollout. (Effective for all interviews completed on or after 02/03/2020.)
 
Removed policy regarding the Jobs Statement of Understanding (FA-167) form that is obsolete. (Effective 08/24/2020)
 
Archived 01/27/2020
Archived 06/15/2020
Archived 11/02/2020
Revised formatting and updated policy and procedures. Removed reference to Jobs. (Effective for all eligibility determinations completed on or after 01/27/2020) Updates based on comments from the DERS SNA E&T Program. (Effective 6/15/2020) Revised policy due to the SNA E&T Program became voluntary. Changed title to SNA Employment and Training Voluntary Program (SNA E&T) – Overview. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
Archived 01/27/2020
Archived 11/02/2020
Revised to include new procedures for voluntary participants. Added SNAP CAN information. (Effective for all eligibility determinations completed on or after 01/27/2020) Changed title to Informing Participants of SNA E&T Program. Changes were made due to the SNA E&T Program became voluntary.
 
Archived 01/27/2020
Archived 11/02/2020
Changed verbiage for clarity and added keying instructions for voluntary participants. Removed the reference to SNAP CAN as this information has been added to FAA5.A08A NA E&T Informing Participants. (Effective for all eligibility determinations completed on or after 01/27/2020) Changed title from NA E&T Registration. Changes were made due to the SNA E&T Program became voluntary.
 
FAA5.A08D.01 – NA E&T Registration Exemption-Age
Archived 01/13/2020
Archived 11/02/2020
Revised keying instructions for consistency. Added warning box to the appropriate ABAWD exemption. (Effective for all determinations completed on or after 01/13/2020) Removed this section and moved to new reference and revised at FAA5.A02B. Revised as NA Work Requirements Exemption. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08D.02 – NA E&T Registration Exemption-Care of Dependent
Archived 01/13/2020
Archived 11/02/2020
Added a warning for the appropriate ABAWD exemption see residing with a minor child with a link to the ABAWD exemption. Revised keying instructions for consistency. (Effective for all determinations completed on or after 01/13/2020) Removed this section and moved to FAA5.A02B and created new reference. Revised as NA Work Requirements Exemption. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08D.03 – NA E&T Registration Exemption-Disability Criteria
Archived 01/13/2020
Archived 11/02/2020
Revised keying instructions for consistency. Added link to Mentally or Physically Unfit for Work. (Effective for all determinations completed on or after 01/13/2020) Moved to FAA5.A02B and created new reference. Revised as NA Work Requirements Exemption. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08D.04 – NA E&T Registration Exemption-Addiction
Archived 01/13/2020
Prior Policy
Archived 11/02/2020
Included the ABAWD exemption participation in a drug & alcohol program and instructions on keying WERE and WORW. (Effective for all determinations completed on or after 01/13/2020) Moved to FAA5.A02B and created new reference. Revised as NA Work Requirements Exemption. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08D.05 – NA E&T Registration Exemption-Employed
Archived 01/13/2020
Archived 11/02/2020
Revised keying instructions on WORW for consistency. (Effective for all determinations completed on or after 01/13/2020) Removed this section and moved to FAA5.A02B and created new reference. Revised as NA Work Requirements Exemption. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08D.06 – NA E&T Registration Exemption-Caretaker
Archived 01/13/2020
Archived 11/02/2020
Changed lead-in sentence to include ABAWD. Added instructions on keying WERE for ABAWD exemption. (Effective for all determinations completed on or after 01/13/2020) Removed this section and moved to FAA5.A02B and created new reference. Revised as NA Work Requirements Exemption. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08D.07 – NA E&T Registration Exemption-Refugee
Archived 01/13/2020
Archived 11/02/2020
Changed lead-in sentence to include ABAWD. Added instructions on keying WERE for ABAWD exemption. (Effective for all determinations completed on or after 01/13/2020) Removed this section and moved to FAA5.A02B and created new reference. Revised as NA Work Requirements Exemption. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08D.08 – NA E&T Registration Exemption-Tribal
Archived 01/13/2020
Archived 11/02/2020
Revised instructions for keying WORW for consistency. (Effective for all determinations completed on or after 01/13/2020) Removed this section and moved to FAA5.A02B and created new reference. Revised as NA Work Requirements Exemption. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08D.09 – NA E&T Registration Exemption-Student
Archived 01/13/2020
Archived 11/02/2020
Included ABAWD as an exemption. Added verification requirements for students. Added instructions on keying WERE for ABAWD exemption. (Effective for all determinations completed on or after 01/13/2020) Removed this section and moved to FAA5.A02B and created new reference. Revised as NA Work Requirements Exemption. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08D.10 – NA E&T Registration Exemption-Unemployment
Archived 01/13/2020
Archived 11/02/2020
Included as an ABAWD exemption. Added instructions on keying both WERE and WORW. (Effective for all determinations completed on or after 01/13/2020) Removed this section and moved to FAA5.A02B and created new reference. Revised as NA Work Requirements Exemption. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
 
FAA5.A08E – NA E&T Participation
Archived 01/13/2020
Archived 11/02/2020
Added the link to Voluntary Referral and added the two methods for locating an NA E&T office. (Effective for all eligibility determinations completed on or after 01/27/2020) Removed this section and moved to FAA5.A08 and revised. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
Added NA E&T Geographic Area Exemption link to the list of links for NA E&T Participation Exemptions. (Effective for all determinations completed on or after 01/13/2020)
 
FAA5.A08F.01 – NA E&T Participation Exemption-Childcare Unavailable
Entire subject is removed since NA E&T Participation Exemptions are no longer used. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08F.02 – NA E&T Participation Exemption-Geographic Area
Archived 01/13/2020
Archived 04/01/2020
Archived 11/02/2020
Added the counties which are geographical location exempt for NA E&T. Revised instructions for keying WORW. Added a warning box and link to the ABAWD geographical exemption. (Effective for all determinations completed on or after 01/13/2020) Revised the list of geographic area to align with ABAWD geographic exempt areas. (Effective for all NA determinations for the benefit month of 04/2020) Entire subject is removed since NA E&T Participation Exemptions are no longer used. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08F.03 – NA E&T Participation Exemption- Temporarily Laid off
Entire subject is removed since NA E&T Participation Exemptions are no longer used. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08F.04 – NA E&T Participation Exemption- Temporary Residence
Entire subject is removed since NA E&T Participation Exemptions are no longer used. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08F.05 – NA E&T Participation Exemption- Pregnancy
Entire subject is removed since NA E&T Participation Exemptions are no longer used. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08F.06 – NA E&T Participation Exemption- Remote Residence
Entire subject is removed since NA E&T Participation Exemptions are no longer used. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08F.07 – NA E&T Participation Exemption- Senior Community Service
Entire subject is removed since NA E&T Participation Exemptions are no longer used. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08F.08 – NA E&T Participation Exemption- Short Approval Period
Entire subject is removed since NA E&T Participation Exemptions are no longer used and SNA E&T program became voluntary. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08G – NA E&T Mandatory Referrals
Entire subject is removed since NA E&T Participation Exemptions are no longer used and SNA E&T program became voluntary. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08H – NA E&T Voluntary Referral
Archived 01/13/2020
Archived 11/02/2020
Revised to include new procedures for voluntary referrals. Added the two methods in which an SNA E&T office can be located. (Effective for all eligibility determinations completed on or after 01/27/2020) Removed entire subject and moved to FAA5.A08 and created new reference. Revised as NA Work Requirements Exemption. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08I – NA E&T Lead Participant
Moved reference to FAA5.A02A. Revised policy to apply to NA Work Requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08I.01 – NA E&T LP Selection Rules-One Adult
Moved reference to FAA5.A02A. Revised policy to apply to NA Work Requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08I.02 – NA E&T LP Selection Rules-More Than One Adult And A Child
Moved reference to FAA5.A02A.02. Revised policy to apply to NA Work Requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08I.03 – NA E&T LP Selection Rules-More Than One Adult Without Children
Moved reference to FAA5.A02A.03. Revised policy to apply to NA Work Requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08K – NA E&T Noncompliance
Entire subject is removed; the SNA E&T Program became voluntary. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08L – E&T Comparable UI Requirement
This section was moved to FAA5.A02D.01. Revised to Unemployment Insurance Comparable Disqualification to apply to the NA Work Requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08M – NA E&T Disqualification Period
This section was moved to FAA5.A02D.02. Revised to Unemployment Insurance Comparable Disqualification to apply to the NA Work Requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08N – NA E&T Disqualification Start Date
This section was moved to FAA5.A02D.03. Revised to Unemployment Insurance Comparable Disqualification to apply to the NA Work Requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08O – NA E&T Disqualification Process
This section was moved to FAA5.A02D.04. Revised to Unemployment Insurance Comparable Disqualification to apply to the NA Work Requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08O.01 – NA E&T Disqualification
This section was removed and a new section added at FAA5.A02D.05. Revised to Unemployment Insurance Comparable Disqualification to apply to the NA Work Requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08O.02 – NA E&T Non-LP Disqualification
This section was moved to FAA5.A02D.06. Revised to Unemployment Insurance Comparable Disqualification to apply to the NA Work Requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08P – NA E&T Disqualification – Closed Cases
This section was removed and added to FAA5.A02D.07. Revised to Unemployment Insurance Comparable Disqualification to apply to the NA Work Requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08Q.01 – Reinstatement During the Disqualification
This section was removed and added to FAA5.A02D.09. Revised to Unemployment Insurance Comparable Disqualification to apply to the NA Work Requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08Q.02 – Reinstatement After the Disqualification
This section was removed and added to FAA5.A02D.10. Revised to Unemployment Insurance Comparable Disqualification to apply to the NA Work Requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.A08R – NA E&T Related Appeals Process
This section was removed and added to FAA5.A02D.11. Revised to Unemployment Insurance Comparable Disqualification to apply to the NA Work Requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
Revised policy for clarification between NA and CA and added information about the NA work requirements. (Effective 11/02/2020)
 
FAA5.B02 – CA Income Maximum Test
Added information concerning income standards for Tribal TANF programs. (Effective 06/22/2020)
 
FAA5.C02 – CA Need Standard Income Test
Clarified that this policy only applies to Tribal TANF. (Effective 06/22/2020)
 
FAA5.D05 – Grant Diversion - Overview
Added the Grant Diversion Screening Guide (FAA-1579A) form. (Effective for all applications received on or after 09/21/2020)
 
FAA5.D05A – Grant Diversion Eligibility Requirements
Added the OnBase DBME Grant Diversion Unity form. (Effective for all applications received on or after 09/21/2020)
 
FAA5.D05B – Grant Diversion (GD) Process
Archived 03/16/2020
Archived 09/21/2020
 
Added that the participant must sign the FAA-1410A or the A029 even when they decline the Grant Diversion option. (Effective for all interviews completed on or after 03/16/2020) Added the OnBase DBME Grant Diversion Unity form. (Effective for all applications received on or after 09/21/2020)
 
FAA5.D08A – CA Renewal Procedures
Removed verbiage relating to CA approval periods and moved to a new section. (Effective 09/08/2020)
 
FAA5.D08B – Cash Assistance Approval Periods
Added new reference regarding how AZTECS assigns CA approval periods. (Effective 09/08/2020) Revised to clarify that all Hopi Tribal TANF cases are assigned a six-month approval period without exceptions. Added clarifying information for when a CA renewal is needed. (Effective 12/21/2020)
 
FAA5.E05B – Assigning Nutrition Assistance Approval Periods
Removed ABAWD policies due to the 2021 Waiver. (Effective for all eligibility determinations completed on or after 01/01/2021)
 
FAA5.F02B.02 – CA Voluntary Withdrawal – Verbal Request
Added direction to clarify when to use the VW Denial Closure Reason Code. (Effective for all voluntary withdrawals received on or after 09/21/2020)
 
FAA5.G03 – NA Voluntary Withdrawal - Overview
Reinforced explore concept. (Effective for all voluntary withdrawals received on or after 09/21/2020)
 
FAA5.G03B – NA Voluntary Withdrawal - Verbal Request
Added direction to clarify when to use the VW Denial Closure Reason Code. (Effective for all voluntary withdrawals received on or after 09/21/2020)
 
FAA5.H01B – Issuance Time Frames
Clarified policy for each program and removed exception boxes to format correctly. Added a note that denial notices must be sent within 2 days of the determination. (Effective for requesting 30 days of income at an interview or reported change on or after 11/23/2020.)
 
Rewrote to clarify that this policy is for both NA and CA. Removed the Exception and Warning and wrote them as part of the rule. Removed check box for F200 because it is obsolete. (Effective for requesting 30 days of income at an interview or reported change on or after 11/23/2020.)
 
Clarified policy in order to clarify policy for each program and remove warnings and exception boxes. (Effective for requesting 30 days of income at an interview or reported change on or after 11/23/2020.)
 
FAA5.I02A – Requesting Missing Information
Removed entire subject because it duplicates information. (Effective 12/07/2020.)
 
FAA5.I04A – Signing the Application and Documents
Changed the reference title. Added policy regarding the signature pad as a method for capturing a person’s signature when the signature pad is available in the FAA office. (Effective: This pilot project was implemented 06/10/2020.)