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Division/Section Family Support Chapter No./Name 4 – Economic Stability (ES) Part No./Name B – Eligibility Factors Section No./Name B-900-FITAP Residency Document No./Name B-940-FITAP Temporary Visits Out of State Effective Date May 1, 2023

1 of 1 I. STATEMENT OF POLICY

Clients do not lose their residence status because of temporary absences from the state when the client intends to return.

II. PROCEDURES

* When notified that the client is temporarily out of state contact the client to discuss:

● the client's circumstances,

● the client’s reason for not returning,

● the client’s plans for returning,

● the client’s evidence of maintenance of residency in Louisiana and intent to return.

Good cause for absence from the home should be explored. Refer to policy B-520-FITAP. If it is determined that good cause exists the client may receive benefits while out of state according to the time frames established in policy B-520-FITAP. Update LITE to reflect the information received as well as the good cause reason established.

In the 6th month, contact the client to determine if they have returned to the state. If the client has not returned they are no longer eligible for benefits.

EXCEPTION: Temporary absence does not apply to migrants or itinerant workers. Once the person leaves the state they must not be considered a resident of the state.

II. FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS

There are no forms and instructions associated with this policy.

IV. REFERENCES

45CFR233.40 **