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SNAP/TANF Program Policy Manual CHAPTER: 1000 INTRODUCTION SECTION: 1000.00.00 INTRODUCTION TO THE POLICY MANUAL 1000.00.00 INTRODUCTION TO THE POLICY MANUAL This chapter provides information regarding the following: • Purpose and Scope of the Manual (Section 1005) • Manual Organization and Format (Section 1010) • Manual Numbering Scheme (Section 1015) • Manual Terminology (Section 1020) • Manual Categories (Section 1025) • Manual Distribution (Section 1035) • Future Revisions to The Policy Manual (Section 1040) 1005.00.00 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE MANUAL The manual incorporates policies based on federal and state laws and regulations concerning the following: • The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) • Cash Assistance [Refugee Cash (RCA) & Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and • Indiana Manpower Placement and Comprehensive Training (IMPACT) programs. These programs are administered by the Division of Family Resources throughout the State of Indiana. Policy concerning burial assistance is included in this manual but is not currently supported by the eligibility system. 1010.00.00 MANUAL ORGANIZATION AND FORMAT The manual is organized into the following chapters: • Chapter 1000 Introduction • Chapter 1200 General Program Information • Chapter 1400 Administrative Policy • Chapter 1600 Categories of Assistance • Chapter 1800 Application Registration • Chapter 2000 Application Processing • Chapter 2200 Continuing Case Processing • Chapter 2400 Non-financial Eligibility Requirements • Chapter 2500 IMPACT • Chapter 2600 Resources • Chapter 2800 Income • Chapter 3000 Eligibility Standards