1. (a)

   1. (1) The Division of County Operations Program Eligibility Specialist or Department of Human Services case manager will discuss income changes during periodic contacts with the participant.
   2. (2) The participant will be advised that he or she must report changes within ten (10) days.

2. (b)

   1. (1) Income and eligibility will be redetermined only when a significant change occurs.

   2. (2) A significant change is defined as:

      1. (A) A new job;
      2. (B) A change in hourly rate or salary;
      3. (C) A status change from part-time to full-time and vice versa;
      4. (D) Loss of a job; or
      5. (E) Start or termination of an unearned source of income.

3. (c)

   1. (1)

      1. (A) When a change in income is due to termination of employment or a reduction of earnings, the Department of Human Services worker will determine the reason for the change to ascertain whether it meets the requirements of good cause.
      2. (B) Refer to 20 CAR § 503-224(c).
   2. (2) Verification of a change in income is required.

4. (d)

   1. (1) A decrease in payment or case closure requires a timely notice.
   2. (2) If the case remains eligible but the payment increases, an adequate notice will be sent.

5. (e)

   1. (1) In certain situations, extended support services may be authorized when a TEA case is closed due to earnings.
   2. (2) Refer to 20 CAR § 502-1305 and 20 CAR § 503-213.

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: “12/06/11”