General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

A “0” sanction is imposed.
On June 30, 2002, GR was terminated for
another sanctionable non-compliance, and there
is no good cause.
A 30-day sanction is imposed.
On August 1, 2002 the individual reapplies and
GR is terminated November 5, 2002 for time
limits.
On February 1, 2003 the individual reapplies
and is approved. GR is terminated March 31,
2003 for a sanctionable non-compliance and
there is no good cause.
A 60-day sanction is imposed.
GR 41-411.8 – NOA
How does the individual know how long the
sanction period is?
Individuals being sanctioned receive an automated
NOA that includes the sanction period, the date the
individual may reapply and a warning regarding the
next non-compliance with an employable
requirement.
GR 41-411.9- Applying
0/30/60 Day Penalty
When does a sanction begin?
For individuals applying for aid, the
sanction/ineligible period begins from the date of
the failure or refusal or from the last day of the
period for which aid has been issued, whichever
is later.
For individuals with an approved case, the
ineligible period begins from the first day
following the effective date of termination.
GR 41-411-10 – Who the
0/30/60 Day Penalty
Applies To
GR 41-411.11 –
Becoming
Who does the 0/30/60 penalty apply to?
In addition to the individual who fails or refuses
without good cause to comply with an
employable/GROW requirement, the spouse who
resides with that person is subject to the 0/30/60
day progressive penalty.
What happens when an individual in a penalty
period becomes unemployable?