Appropriate referrals are made to other agencies or services in order to help the individual or family meet their stated needs. This service is available to anyone without regard to income or other eligibility factors. Financial bonuses are given for good attendance, for completing high school or passing the GED test. Transportation allowances and child care are available in addition to the cash bonuses in order to keep the teen parent in school. Failure to attend results in referral to the Work Activity Program and failure to participate in Work Activities results in sanctions and loss of cash assistance.
Services are limited to pregnancy related medical services.
The Expedited Medicaid Application and issuance of the medicaid card receive priority processing. The Expedited Medicaid card is valid for 60 days for all Medicaid covered services other than inpatient hospital services. When an Expedited Medicaid application is being processed, eligibility is also being explored for ongoing Healthy Start coverage. The Combined Program Application is also used to determine eligibility for this program. No face to face interview at the Department of Job and Family Services is necessary.