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(B) If advance notice is not necessary, notify the participant that the action has been taken via Form DCO-1 if a system generated notice is not sent; and

(4) Submit the completed budget.

20 CAR § 502-910. Marriage of the TEA parent.

When a transitional employment assistance (TEA) participant reports a marriage, the worker will:

(1) Require an application to add the new spouse to the unit unless the spouse is a Supplemental Security Income participant;

(2) Determine if the person married is employed or has any other income or resource;

(3) If the family remains eligible, refer the new member to the Department of Human Services for work participation requirements;

(4) Record all pertinent information in the appropriate section of ANSWER;

(5) Complete a new budget in ANSWER;

(6)(A) Allow the participant an opportunity to complete a Voter Registration Application so that he or she can report an address or name change to the county clerk’s office if he or she so chooses.

(B) Refer to Voter Registration Appendix;

(7) In situations in which a system notice is not generated, notify the participant by Form DCO-1, if appropriate; and

(8) Submit the budget in ANSWER.

20 CAR § 502-911. Time limit.

(a)(1) Beginning April 1, 2024, a family who meets all the eligibility requirements may receive transitional employment assistance (TEA) cash assistance benefits for a period of up to twelve (12) months.

(2) The twelve (12) months do not have to be consecutive months.

(3) The months counted are based on receipt by the adult recipient or head of household minor parent.

(b) The time limit does not apply: