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viii. Ensure that recipients of assistance provided under the State program funded under this part have access to using or withdrawing assistance with minimal fees or charges, including an opportunity to access assistance with no fee or charges, and are provided information on applicable fees and surcharges that apply to electronic fund transactions involving the assistance, and that such information is made publicly available.

Delaware does not issue TANF benefits through electronic benefit transfer (EBT) and therefore has not established policies or procedures to address EBT access and use as they relate to TANF benefits. If in the future, Delaware begins to distribute benefits through EBT, it will establish policies and procedures that ensure compliance with the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012. Prior to implementation of EBT distribution, these policies and procedures will be detailed in a state plan amendment and in a letter sent to the Secretary.

Delaware issues TANF benefits via check. Delaware has an agreement with PNC Bank, which has locations throughout the State, to cash the TANF checks of recipients. Recipients cashing their TANF check at a PNC branch incur no fees for cashing the checks. There are also no fees related to electronic fund transfer, since Delaware issues paper checks.

B. Special Provisions

i. The document shall indicate whether the State intends to treat families moving into the State from another State differently than other families under the program, and if so, how the State intends to treat such families under the program.

Individuals from Another State

All families meeting the status eligibility requirements are eligible for TANF benefits using Delaware rules, regardless of how long they have been residents of the State.

Denial of Benefits for Fraudulent Misrepresentation to Obtain Assistance in Two States

Any individual who misrepresents residence to receive TANF, Medicaid, or Food Supplement benefits in two states shall be subject to a ten-year ban if convicted in a state or federal court.