2. RECEIPT OF TANF-FUNDED SERVICE OR BENEFIT

Subject to the “EXCEPTIONS” set out in Subparagraph C, below, all households are categorically eligible for SNAP if their gross income is at or below the limit detailed in Section 999-3 Chart 4 and at least one member of the household receives a TANF funded service or benefit.

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services Resource Guide for Families (Resource Guide) is a TANF funded service distributed to applicants at or below the limit detailed in Section 999-3 Chart 4. It includes general information about employment, nutrition, housing, utilities, child care, legal and other supports in Maine.

A. Narrow Categorical Eligibility

All households, with gross income at or below the limit detailed in Section 999-3 Chart 4, that have a child under the age of 18, or 18 and a full time high school student, who lives with a parent or caretaker relative are eligible for the Resource Guide.

B. Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility

All households with gross income that is at or below the limit detailed in Section 999-3 Chart 4 that do not include a child under the age of 18, or 18 and a full time high school student, are eligible for the Resource Guide.

C. EXCEPTIONS:

The households described in Subparagraphs A and B, above, are not categorically eligible for SNAP if:

(1) the entire household is institutionalized in a nonexempt facility,

(2) a member of the household is presently disqualified for an Intentional Program Violation,

(3) the household fails to complete annual eligibility review requirements, or

(4) the head of household fails to comply with work requirements, including job quit (Section 111-6.