An individual who was formerly exempt shall participate in RESET, as specified in § 165.31 (relating to RESET participation requirements), in accordance with the following:

1. (1) An individual who was exempt due to a physical or mental disability is required to participate in RESET:

   1. (i) Immediately if the condition ceases during the first 22 months that the individual receives cash assistance.
   2. (ii) Within 8 weeks if the condition ceases after the individual has received cash assistance for 22 months or more.
2. (2) An individual who was exempt from RESET because the individual is providing child care for a child under 6 years of age shall participate in RESET as soon as alternate child care arrangements are available or when the child becomes 6 years of age, whichever occurs first.

3. (3) An exempt individual under 18 years of age shall participate in RESET when the individual:

   1. (i) Reaches 18 years of age, although the individual may be able to continue to pursue a high school or equivalency program after age 18 as a work-related activity during the first 24 months of receipt of cash assistance.
   2. (ii) Attains a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency.
   3. (iii) Ceases to pursue a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency.

4. (4) A custodial parent in a one-parent household who was exempt to provide care to a child under 12 months of age shall participate in RESET if one of the following conditions applies:

   1. (i) The child reaches 12 months of age.
   2. (ii) The custodial parent has claimed this exemption for a total of 12 months during the parent’s lifetime.
   3. (iii) The custodial parent chooses to end the exemption.

Authority

The provisions of this § 165.25 issued under sections 201(2), 403(b), 405, 405.1, 405.3, 408, 432 and 432.3 of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § § 201(2), 403(b), 405, 405.1, 405.3, 408, 432 and 432.3); Titles I and III of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Pub. L. No. 104-193) (PRWORA), creating the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program, and amending 42 U.S.C.A. § § 601—619, 651—669(b) and 1396u-1; and the Federal TANF regulations in 45 CFR 260.10—265.10.

Source

The provisions of this § 165.25 adopted September 13, 2002, effective retroactively to March 3, 1997, 32 Pa.B. 4435.