55 Pa. Code § 141.52

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 141.52 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Adult-An individual who is 19 years of age or older or who is 18 years of age and not a full-time student in a secondary school or in the equivalent level of vocational or technical training.

Extended TANF-Federally-funded TANF cash assistance for eligible families in which an adult head of household or spouse of head of household has received 60 cumulative months of TANF assistance.

MPP-Maximizing Participation Project-As defined in § 281.2 (relating to definitions).

MPP assessment-An evaluation of medical conditions, functional limitations and good cause situations that may preclude or limit an adult's compliance with RESET.

MPP service plan-A document developed by the MPP team in consultation with the individual to outline the steps and services necessary to enable the adult to increase self-sufficiency. This may include one or more of the following:

(i) Attending English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) classes.
(ii) Attending mental health counseling.
(iii) Attending general equivalency diploma (GED) classes.
(iv) Receiving substance abuse treatment.
(v) Compliance with a family service plan or family court recommendations.

MPP team-A multidisciplinary group consisting of a CAO worker or an agent authorized by the Department and professionals from various disciplines, which may include physicians, psychologists and vocational or behavioral rehabilitation specialists.

RESET-Road to Economic Self-Sufficiency Through Employment and Training-As defined in § 165.2 (relating to definitions).

Self-employment-Operating one's own business, trade or profession for profit equal to or greater than the hourly Federal or State minimum wage, whichever is higher.

Vocational assessment-An evaluation of the factors that impact an individual's ability to perform work, including educational level, employment preferences, work history, skills, abilities and life circumstances.

WCA-Work capacity assessment-An independent evaluation performed by a contractor, of medical conditions, functional limitations or good cause situations that may preclude or limit an individual's compliance with RESET.

WPP-Work Plus Program-An employment and training program providing work and work-related activities for at least 30 hours per week for individuals eligible for Extended TANF.

55 Pa. Code § 141.52

The provisions of this § 141.52 adopted October 11, 2002, effective 10/12/2002, 32 Pa.B. 5048.

The provisions of this § 141.52 issued under sections 402(a)(7)(A)(iii) and (B) and 408(a)(7)(A) and (C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 602(a)(7)(A)(iii) and (B) and 608(a)(7)(A) and (C)); 45 CFR 264.1(c); 201(1), 401(a), 403(b), 405, 405.1, 405.3, 432, 432(3) and (8) and 432.21(a) of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. §§ 201(1), 401(a), 403(b), 405, 405.1, 405.3, 432, 432(3) and (8) and 432.21(a)); and the act of May 16, 1996 (P. L. 175, No. 35).

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 108.9 (relating to time limits); and 55 Pa. Code § 133.23 (relating to requirements).