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.