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2. Submit a new social information report, together with the former social and medical reports, to the Medical Review Unit for another decision when the parent continues to have physical or mental limitations or does not agree that he is able to resume regular work. Include all information on the type of work, his ability to perform it, and related facts. Return of Absent Parent to the Home When an absent parent returns to the home after the TANF case has been approved based on his absence due to hospitalization or imprisonment, continue the TANF benefit for a temporary period of adjustment not to exceed three months. Consider the parent who has been sentenced by the court to unpaid work as having "returned" to the home when he has served his sentence or has been paroled or pardoned. During this time the family will be able to overcome the effects of the absence. Of course, deprivation does not exist during this period, but the purpose of the adjustment period is to allow the parent to find work, resume his former job, learn a new skill, or otherwise resume his role as wage-earner. Do not add the returning parent to the TANF budget and do not continue assistance beyond the threemonth period. Terminate the payment before the three months have elapsed when:

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Volume III | Chapter 3 Revised 08-01-06 1. The parent obtains work. Do this without regard as to whether or not his earnings meet the TANF budgetary requirements. When he has obtained work, the effects of his absence have been overcome, and the case must be closed because the children are no longer deprived of the support and care of the parent. 2. Or financial need no longer exists because of receipt of income or resources which exceed the budgetary requirements or cash reserve maximum. If the worker has put the payee on written notice that eligibility will cease at the end of the three- month period, additional advance notice is not required. Otherwise, give the usual ten day advance notice period prior to termination of benefits. If the parent returning to the home is ill or incapacitated, use the three-month period to obtain medical information, prepare a social information report, and obtain a decision from the Medical Review Unit. If incapacity is established, add the parent to the TANF budget and continue assistance based on incapacity. If incapacity does not exist, consider whether the family may