W. Va. Code R. § 78-23-3

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 24, June 14, 2024

Section 78-23-3 - Breach of Personal Responsibility Contract, Fraud or Deception, Code Violation, Rule Violation and Department Policy

The Department shall terminate, unless good cause exists or there was a de minimis violation, cash assistance benefits to an at-risk family if it finds any of the following:

Fraud or deception by the beneficiary in applying for or receiving program benefits;

A substantial breach by the beneficiary of the requirements and obligations set forth in the personal responsibility contract and any amendments or addenda to the contract; or

A violation by the beneficiary of any provision of the personal responsibility contract or any amendments or addenda to the contract, Ch. 9, Art. 9, or any rule or policy promulgated by the secretary pursuant to this Ch. 9, Art. 9 of the W. Va. Code.

When a member of the Assistance Group or non-recipient Work-Eligible Individual does not comply with requirements found on his Personal Responsibility Contract or Self-Sufficiency Plan, termination of benefits may be imposed unless the case manager determines that good cause exists or there existed a de minimis violation.

W. Va. Code R. § 78-23-3