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9.2 Pregnant Woman Without Dependent Children
A needy pregnant woman with no dependent child may be eligible for TANF financial assistance from the first of the month in which the woman begins her ninth month of pregnancy, provided:
A. There is a doctor's written statement to verify the pregnancy and the expected date of birth of the child. B. The pregnant woman and the unborn child together is considered as one person for the purpose of determining the amount of TANF assistance; and C. The income of the unborn child’s father shall be counted towards determining eligibility for the pregnant woman if they are married and residing in the same household, otherwise, the father’s income will not be counted in determining eligibility until the child is born. 9.3 Minor Child
Hawaii defines a minor child as a needy dependent child under age eighteen (18) years, or under age nineteen (19) years if the child is a full-time student in a secondary school or in a vocational or technical training program of equivalent level. Effective January 15, 2008, a needy child under the age of eighteen (18) years is required to participate with the FTW program if the child is not a full-time student or has completed secondary school or an equivalent level of vocational or technical training.
10.0 ELIGIBILITY, INCOME, AND RESOURCES The Hawaii Legislature sets the income standard, in state statutes, at a percentage of the FPG. The monthly gross income standard is 185% of the standard of need (SON). Effective July 1, 2007, the SON is set at one hundred percent (100%) of Hawaii’s 2006 FPG in accordance with section 346-53, HRS. Effective July 1, 2009, the standard of assistance (SOA) is 48% of the SON. The SOA is further reduced by 20% if the TANF household includes a work eligible adult and the household has received their first two (2) full months of assistance at the 48% standard.
To determine eligibility, the household must meet specific income requirements. The prospective income (earned plus unearned) of each household member is evaluated. If not excluded by rule or regulation, the household’s monthly income is tested prospectively against the gross income standard based on the applicable household size.