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• Change of more than $100 in the amount of unearned income; • Change of more than $100 in monthly earned income from the amount used to

calculate the household’s benefit amount; • Change in the source of income (example: change in employment), if it results in a change in income. • Change in liquid resources, such as cash, stocks, bonds and bank accounts that meets or exceeds the household’s limit.

Additionally, TANF households must report the following changes:

1. When the household’s total monthly gross income, earned and unearned meets or exceeds185% of the need standard for the household size at the time of their current review period. Disqualified household members will not be included in the household size when determining if the household meets or exceeds 185% of the need standard. This change must be reported by the 10th of the month following the month in which the change occurred. If the 10th day falls on a holiday or weekend, the client has until the close of business on the last working day prior to the 10th day to report the change. 2. When it becomes clear that a TANF child will be out of the home for more than 30 days. The parent/caretaker must report the child has left the home within 5 days. 3. When the head of household moves out of the state. This must be reported within 5 days. NOTE: Individuals who are TANF Work Program or Transitional Transportation participants must verify time and attendance. (See Chapter 9, Work Program Components) Substance Abuse Screening Questionnaire Any adult, age 18 or older (including any disqualified individual), included in the assistance unit will be subject to a questionnaire to determine if a reasonable likelihood exists that the adult has a substance abuse disorder. Any adult added to the assistance unit after approval will be subject to the screening. Minor heads of household (under age 18) are excluded from drug screening and testing policy. The questionnaire is administered during the TANF application process by the Case Manager (CM) utilizing an online screening tool known as the Substance Abuse Subtle Screening Inventory (SASSI). Case managers have been trained and certified in the administration of the SASSI. The questionnaire must be completed prior to approval of a TANF application. MISSISSIPPI

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