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CSAW will only assign an Assistance Group (AG) to the Exit period (see 18.4.2) at the AG’s annual renewal. If an AG’s FPL decreases to at or below 200% FPL, CSAW will reassign the AG to Copayment Stabilization (see 18.4.1) at any time without regard to the renewal date, and the AG’s copayment per hour will remain capped at the lower level until the AG’s next renewal.
| Example (Exit to Stabilization): At renewal in July, Mai’s income places her AG at 206% FPL. CSAW assigns Mai’s AG to the Exit period. In September, Mai loses her job, and her AG’s income decreases to $0. Mai’s worker offers her the Approved Activity Search period (ACTS), which she accepts. CSAW reduces Mai’s copayment per hour to the 65% FPL copayment level and reassigns Mai’s AG to the Copayment Stabilization period. In November, Mai starts a new job, and her AG’s income increases to 210% FPL. Mai remains in the Copayment Stabilization period, and her copayment remains at the 65% FPL copayment level until her next renewal. |
This section last updated 07/01/2024