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COMBINED MANUAL

ISSUE DATE 01/2021

GLOSSARY: SUITABLE...

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TANF See TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) GRANT below.

TANF PARTICIPATION RATE An MFIP process measure that tracks the percentage of participants in a given month who are fully engaged in the work or work- related activity requirements of MFIP. For more information, see Employment Services Manual 16.3 (TANF Participation Rate).

TARGETING The setting of special parameters by DHS to reduce the number of IEVS matches referred to county agencies for follow-up.

TECHNICAL ELIGIBILITY Non-financial eligibility requirements dealing with criteria such as CITIZENSHIP, residence, student or STRIKER status, and eligibility for other types of assistance. See 0011 (Technical Eligibility).

TEFRA OPTION Provides MA eligibility to some disabled children who live with their families. It was part of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982. See the Insurance Affordability Programs/Health Care Manuals.

TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS Lifeline, Telephone Assistance Plan (TAP), and Link-Up provide new telephone service installations and monthly telephone service discounts to low-income people. Telephone Equipment Distribution (TED) program provides equipment for those who have hearing loss, speech, and/or mobility impairment that limits their use of a standard telephone. For additional information about these programs, see 0029.09 (Telephone Assistance Programs).

TEMPORARILY UNOCCUPIED Refers to a home which a client intends to return to, but is not living in currently due to travel needs for employment or training, illness, natural disaster, or CASUALTY. The home cannot be rented out.

TEMPORARY ABSENCE A period of time a person may be physically absent from a residence but still considered to be in the UNIT. See 0014.09 (Assistance Units - Temporary Absence).

TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) GRANT A federal grant which replaced the AFDC program in Minnesota.

TEMPORARY DAY LABOR Work acquired by going to an agency each day to compete for a work assignment for that day. The workers are often paid on a daily basis.

TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS See 0011.03.24 (Non-Citizens - Lawfully Residing People).

TEN DAY NOTICE Notices mailed or given to clients at least 10 days before the date of action. See 0026.12.03 (10 Day Notice).

TENANTS-IN-COMMON Ownership of property whereby the owners' equity is prorated according to shares of ownership. Also see JOINT OWNERSHIP in 0002.35 (Glossary: Inventory...), MULTIPLE OWNERSHIP in 0002.43 (Glossary: Money...).

TERMINATION A discontinuation of program participation and BENEFITs.