IM-009 Missouri Work Assistance Sanction

DISCUSSION:

This memorandum is to update the Missouri Work Assistance (MWA) Policy for Service Providers section 0290.000.00 Sanction. This is a policy change due to Senate Bill 24; MWA contractors were trained in July 2015.

Policy has been revised.

• The sanctioned TANF benefit amount has increased from 25% to 50%.
• The policy now includes full-family sanctions.
• The policy has been revised for clarification on processing sanctions.

The MWA Conciliation/Sanction Checklist has been removed.

NECESSARY ACTION:

• Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

PL/jc