Restoration of TAFDC Benefits and ESP Participation

To restore eligibility for TAFDC when the individual or the assistance unit become ineligible pursuant to 106 CMR 707.200, the individual must begin or resume participation in the ESP component or work at a job for pay for at least the required hours per week as provided in 106 CMR 703.150(A)(5) for two consecutive weeks, unless he or she is exempt in accordance with 106 CMR 703.100: TAFDC Exemptions from Time-limited Benefits and Reduced Need and Payment Standards or has good cause as defined by 106 CMR 701.380: Good Cause Criteria. The Department shall notify the individual as to how the eligibility may be restored. Individuals may request restoration of the TAFDC benefits at any time. (A) If the request is within five calendar days of the date of ineligibility and the individual or assistance unit is determined eligible, the grant shall be increased or restored retroactive to the date of ineligibility provided that the individual meets the ESP participation requirements or has been working for two consecutive weeks for the required hours. (B) If the request to restore benefits was made more than five calendar days after the date of ineligibility and the individual or assistance unit is determined eligible, the date of eligibility shall be the date of the request for restoration, if all other eligibility conditions are met, but only after the individual has participated in the ESP component or has been working for at least two consecutive weeks for the required hours.