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24month TANF time limit is based on state law and is not applied nationwide. Federal regulations also limit two exemptions from work requirements to a lifetime maximum of 12- months. Refer to Chapter 3 for additional and more detailed information regarding the 60 and 24-month TANF time limits and the 12-month TANF work exemption time limits.

TOTAL EARNED INCOME DISREGARDS

• Three-month Disregard (3D) - Earned income will be totally disregarded for three (3) months in the TANF budget for any recipient who becomes ineligible for TANF due to earned income received from employment of at least 25 hours per week. 3D can be used more than one time as long as there has been a 12-month break in receipt of TANF benefits. Refer to Chapter 6, Budgeting Net Monthly Earned Income.

• Six-month Disregard (6D) - Earned income received from employment of at least 35 hours per week will be totally disregarded for up to six (6) months in the TANF budget, if the wages are from full-time employment found within 30 days after authorization for a new TANF application or reapplication; or within 30 days after the initial start date of the

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• job readiness activity and the income causes the family to be ineligible for TANF. 6D can only be used once. Refer to Chapter 6, Budgeting Net Monthly Earned Income.

• Marriage Disregard - The income and resources of a new spouse will be disregarded if the case meets specific criteria. See Chapter 3, Assistance Unit Concept.

TRANSFER

When a TANF recipient or family group moves to another county and the worker establishes that it is a permanent move, the SNAP case will be closed and the TANF case record will be physically transferred to the other county. See Chapter 7, Special Procedures and Chapter 1, TANF and TWP Information Exchange.

TRANSITIONAL CHILD CARE (TCC)

For families that lose benefit eligibility, child care services may be continued under TCC for up to 24 months. The family must apply for the assistance through the case manager. See Chapter 10, Transitional Services.

TRANSITIONAL TRANSPORTATION (TT)