22VAC40-295-170: Pilot projects

The Department of Social Services shall have the authority to implement pilot projects that may have program rules different than those contained in this regulation; provided, however, that such rules shall not result in a reduction in assistance received by applicants or recipients and may not deprive them of rights set forth in 22VAC40-295-80, 22VAC40-295-90, 22VAC40-295-100, or 22VAC40-295-110. Such program rules shall be made available to all program participants in the area in which the pilot is implemented. Pilot projects shall be evaluated for cost effectiveness, client impact, and the achievement of outcomes that support the long-term success of TANF recipients. For purposes of applying this section, the pilot project may not include more restrictive eligibility rules than those contained in this regulation. Pilot projects may be implemented for no longer than two years.