6.7 Communication with IM Agencies about FSET Participation and Good Cause

Communication between the FSET worker and Income Maintenance (IM) worker is essential to facilitating FSET program participation, monitoring the participation of non-exempt ABAWDs, and collaborating on good cause granted to non-exempt ABAWDs subject to work requirements. It is important for the FSET and IM agencies to establish positive working relationships and regular channels for communication.

The FSET worker should respond to notifications about FSET participants received from the IM workers and follows up with IM workers when clarification is needed.
The FSET worker should initiate contact and share information, within the boundaries of confidentiality requirements, with IM workers when becoming aware of the need for IM action on a case.
The FSET worker should communicate with IM agencies when they identify that a non-exempt ABAWD may have an exemption from the monthly work requirement.
The FSET worker should provide all necessary documentation and appear with the IM agency to represent the Department of Health Services in the event of fair hearings that involve FSET participants.

This page last updated in Release Number: 15-01

Release Date: 02/26/15

Effective Date: 02/26/15

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