16 Del. Admin. Code § 10000-10007
Participants are reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred while fulfilling Food Stamp Employment and Training requirements or obtaining/maintaining employment. Reimbursements are available in the following areas:
Transportation, Dependent Care and Supportive Services payments are for all E & T mandatory or voluntary Non ABAWD participants.
8 DE Reg. 1618 (5/01/05)
The State agency elects to reimburse participants for transportation based on an initial allowance plus actual verified expenses incurred beyond the initial allowance.
The total cost per participant per month is a reimbursement amount equal to the initial allowance plus actual costs documented by the participant that are above the initial allowance, but not exceeding the standard amount of $30.00.
Upon successful completion of the IJS log the participant will automatically receive a system generated transportation allowance. The allowance is $5.00 for New Castle County (NCC) and $10.00 for Kent and Sussex (K/S).
Upon computer verified participation at a DOL One Stop Service Center the participant will automatically receive a system generated transportation allowance. The allowance is $5.00 for NCC and $10.00 for K/S.
Participants can receive only one transportation allowance check per month to attend the One Stop Service Center regardless of the number of times they go to the One Stop Service Center. Participants can only receive one transportation allowance check per month. If the participant completes an IJS log and goes to the One Stop Service Center in the same month they will only receive one allowance check.
A participant may be reimbursed additional monies if the participant brings in verification of the actual expenses that were above the initial $5.00 or $10.00 allowance. The total monthly reimbursement should not exceed $30.00.
Any monthly total exceeding $30.00 must be verified and approved by a supervisor.
8 DE Reg. 1618 (5/01/05)
Dependent Care reimbursement can be authorized when a Food Stamp Employment and Training participant needs dependent care to participate in an E&T component or employment
Dependent Care expenses are determined by the approved Purchase of Care program fee scale.
DSS provides dependent care services through licensed and exempt facilities. The types of care provided include: full-time care, beforefter school care, and extended child care in either a family/group home or child care center.
Offer the participant an option of using a child care facility with a contract with DSS or any other licensed or exempt facility a registrant might choose. Monthly Child care providers submit monthly attendance reports to the Division of Management Services, Payment Section. The Payment Section enters the attendance data in the Child Care Management Information System which makes payment to providers based on attendance and the prescribed Food Stamp Employment and Training dependent care formula.
Dependent Care can be authorized to a voluntary participant.
Example:
An 18 year old High School graduate with a 3 year old child can volunteer for the E&T program and receive child care for either work hours or school hours.
8 DE Reg. 1618 (5/01/05)
All Supportive Services reimbursements/payments must be actual costs that are necessary for Employment and Training participation. They must be verified and documented. Services to obtain and keep employment are not an allowable reimbursement.
Supportive Services reimbursements /payments can be provided under the following categories;
These services can include testing for employment or education (this includes GED test fees), or other fees directly related to training.
Monetary Limit of Service / Expense: Verified actual cost up to $200.00 per individual, per month as determined by need.
These services can include only clothes that are appropriate for interviewing prior to a job offer.
Monetary Limit of Service / Expense: Verified actual cost up to $150.00 per individual. This is a one time only service.
These services can include purchase of safety equipment, uniforms, shoes, or tools required to participate in training. The need in some cases can be verified by Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
Monetary Limit of Service / Expense: Verified actual cost up to $150.00 per individual, per month as determined by need.
This service can be authorized when a participant is required to undergo a physical exam to participate in training and such exam is not available through a public health facility or covered by Medicaid.
Monetary Limit of Service / Expense: Verified actual cost up to $100.00 per individual, per month as determined by need.
When the assessment indicates the participant's vision is impaired, or when the individual needs glasses to continue in a component. This does not include contact lenses unless they are medically necessary.
Monetary Limit of Service / Expense: Verified actual cost up to $200.00 per individual, per month as determined by need.
8 DE Reg. 1618 (5/01/05)
10 DE Reg. 1708 (05/01/07)
16 Del. Admin. Code § 10000-10007