(a) Cases closed due to noncompliance.

1. (1)

   1. (A) If a participant whose case has been closed due to noncompliance reapplies for transitional employment assistance (TEA), the application will be held until he or she has complied for two (2) weeks.
   2. (B) Supportive services will be provided to these participants so that the work activity requirement can be met prior to approval of the application.
2. (2) If the applicant does not participate for two (2) weeks, the TEA application will be denied.
3. (3) If the applicant participates for two (2) weeks, the application will be approved for full payment.

4. (4)

   1. (A) A subsequent act of noncompliance by the participant will result in:

(i) The reduction of the TEA payment to the fifty percent (50%) level; or

1. (ii) Case closure.

   1. (B) The decision will be made at the discretion of the local office based on the home visit and case staffing.

(b) Cases closed due to other reason while under noncompliance.

1. (1) If a sanctioned participant reapplies for TEA and the participant’s case was closed while in sanction status, the applicant will be required to comply for two (2) weeks prior to approval of the application.
2. (2) If the applicant complies for two (2) weeks, the application will be approved for full payment.
3. (3) If the applicant refuses to comply, the application will be approved at the reduced payment level the individual was at when the case closed.