When staff have reason to believe that a recipient has substance abuse problems, a referral for assessment will be made. Require the recipient to attend assessment appointment and participate in treatment as determined necessary.

See Administrative Notice: A-9-99 Bridge Program

The fiscal sanction for failure, without good cause, to attend substance abuse assessment will be an initial $50.00 reduction in TANF benefits. Increase this reduction each month by $50.00, either until there is compliance or the case is closed.

The sanction will end when the individual attends substance abuse assessment.