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Revised 12-01-17 2. When it becomes clear that a TANF child will be out of the home for more than 30 days. The change must be reported within 5 days. See Chapter 3, Temporary Separations. 3. When the PI or the entire household leaves the state. This must be reported within 5 days. If it is discovered a household failed to report a change as required or falsified information at the interview and the household received an over issuance, a claim would be processed on the household. NOTE: Individuals who are TANF Work Program or Transitional Transportation participants must continue to verify time and attendance to the Case Manager. Processing Reported Changes: Income When a household reports a change in income, the worker must review the information to determine if the case should be closed or a change in benefits is needed. If a household is expected to continue to meet or exceed the 185% of the need standard for their household size at the time of their current review period, the case should be closed and the appropriate notice(s) sent to the household. The worker should always check for 3D or 6D eligibility prior to closure. See Earned Income Disregards in this chapter. If the information reflects a change in scheduled hours and/or rate of pay, but does not cause a case closure, a prospective change should be processed based on reasonably anticipated income. When the information does not reflect a change in scheduled hours and/or rate of pay, the previously established prospective income should remain in the case and no case change is needed. NOTE: In either situation it is imperative that the case be documented to explain why a reported change was or was not processed and the appropriate change notice(s) sent to the household (change increase/decrease/no change notice). Eligibility Worker's Responsibilities: When a change is reported that requires processing, the following steps will be taken by the worker. Rework the case in MAVERICS. If a reduction is indicated, the worker will send the notice of change (A701) and set an alert to allow 10 days to pass before authorizing the reduced benefit. When 10 days have passed and the individual has not requested a hearing

based on the circumstances in the case, authorize the reduced benefit. Volume III | Chapter 6 If this action takes place after the deadline for the current payroll month, the worker will need to copy details to the next month in MAVERICS and process and authorize that month in addition to the first month of the reduced benefit. Example: On September 16 the client reports her 15 year old left the home on September 13th and will be gone more than 30 days. The worker makes the change in MAVERICS for October and authorizes the reduced benefit on September 26th. Volume III | Chapter 6 6005