The Work Activity Payment (Policy 340:10-2-8(c)(1)) is a cash payment issued to clients who are getting ready to start a work activity or already in an activity. It is used for work activity related items only when needed. These could include a one-time tank of gas, personal hygiene items, or specialized clothing necessary for the activity (uniform, special shoes, etc.) The Work Activity Payment is issued through the ETPANEW screen for up to $40 on the Master Card.
During an ongoing activity the client must be participating in their activity and not be able to meet the need with the participation allowance they already receive. It should NOT be in a monthly entitlement and it should only be used when needed. Be sure and document in the case notes what the Work Activity Payment is to be used for and how much was issued.
Enter ETPANEW next to correct Authorization from the EKL Screen
To enter Work Activity Payments:
- FOR MONTH – Enter month and year in MM/YY format
- STARTUP – Enter 40 (or whatever amount up to 40 that the worker has approved)
- Tab down to WORKER:
- WORKER – Enter your U-Number
- SUPERVISOR – Enter your U-Number
- PROCESSING CODE: Enter ‘C’ is used in the processing code to calculate the benefits.
- Press Enter
- Change the ‘C’ to ‘Y’ to issue the payment.
The Work Activity Payment appears on the BN screen with a TE code.
**Be Sure to document in FACS case notes the amount of the start up that has been issued and why it was issued. **
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