Summary

The maximum benefit levels provided to TANF and Refugee recipients will increase effective October 2018 as follows:

The cash payment level for TANF and Refugee cases is increased to 30% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines for each family size;

TANF grants for child-only assistance units is increased to 75% of TANF units of the same size that consist of a caretaker relative with children;

TANF grant amounts will no longer vary on the basis of the TANF customers county of residence.

IES will recalculate active cases for 10/01/18 and will issue Notice of Decision (Form 360C) if SNAP decrease.

For cases on the regular roll at the close of October cut-off, IES will calculate the amount of the increase and send Notice of Decision (Form 360c).

The Initial Employment Deduction amounts are changed.

CN 18.08 CASH ASSISTANCE INCREASE (pdf) will be mailed no later than 09/30/18 to notify customers of the increase.

The Family Assist medical program income standards, which are based on TANF standards, will increase effective October 2018.

Due to state law, the Cash payment level for all TANF and Refugee cases is increased to 30% of the FPL for the TANF family size effective October 1, 2018. TANF grants for child only cases will increase to 75% of a TANF unit of the same size that consists of a caretaker relative with children.

The increase will be reflected in October's regular roll payments.

Effective October 1,2018 TANF grant amounts will no longer vary by the customers county of residence.