Exceptions To The 60-Month Limit

Your family might be able to receive more than 60 months of TANF benefits if you or another adult in your case:

have a pending SSI application and are determined disabled by us; or

are determined unable to work at least 30 hours per week due to a medical condition; or

are in an intensive program that prevents working at least 30 hours per week (includes DCFS, domestic or sexual violence, homeless services, mental health, substance abuse, and vocational rehabilitation programs); or

are in an approved education and training program that will be finished within 6 months after the end of the 60 months; or

are approved to care for a related child under 18 or spouse due to their medical condition; or

have a disabled child who is approved for a Home and Community-based Care Waiver for medically fragile/technology-dependent children under age 21.

If you think you may qualify and want to apply for an exception, you must file a written request.