Benefit reductions

Depending on a household member's sanctions, the assistance unit's benefit amount is either reduced by 25% or 50%.

25% benefit reduction

In any of the following circumstances, the assistance unit's benefit amount is reduced by 25%:

  • The member has a current first sanction for child support enforcement non-compliance OR
  • The member has a current first sanction for work requirements violation.

50% benefit reduction

In any of the following circumstances, the assistance unit's benefit amount is reduced by 50%:

  • The member has a current second sanction for child support enforcement non-compliance OR
  • The member has a current second sanction for work requirements violation.