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| pg. 488 M. PROVIDE FOR ALL MOE-FUNDED SERVICES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: THE NAME OF THE PROGRAM BENEFIT OR SERVICE, AND THE FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA THAT FAMILIES MUST MEET IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THAT BENEFIT OR SERVICE. IN ADDITION, FOR TANF MOE-FUNDED SERVICES (CO-MINGLED OR SEGREGATED MOE) DESCRIBE THE PROGRAM BENEFIT PROVIDED TO ELIGIBLE FAMILIES (SSP SERVICES DO NOT HAVE TO INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION BUT THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ENCOURAGES IT) (§263.2(B)(3) & §263.2(C) PREAMBLE PAGES 17826-7) Separate state program for specified exemptions Nebraska has implemented a separate state program for single–parent families receiving ADC cash assistance where the adult or minor parent qualifies for one of the specified exemptions. ADC cash assistance provided to these families will be funded with state dollars only. The state general funds used to support this separate state program will apply towards Nebraska’s Maintenance–of–Effort requirement. This program was created effective October 1, 2006. The following individuals are exempt from participating in Employment First and are exempt from the state and federal time limit for the length of time they qualify for the exemption: 1. A pregnant woman beginning the first of the month before the month of the mother’s due date. 2. A parent or needy caretaker relative, guardian or conservator of a child under the age of 12 weeks. This exemption can be extended if a written statement from the attending physician states that the parent requires additional post-partum recovery time, or special medical conditions of the child require the presence of at least one parent or needy caretaker relative, guardian, or conservator. Nebraska will continue to report on all TANF families and separate state funded families in the quarterly TANF data report (ACF–199) as required. Separate state program for post-secondary education Nebraska has implemented a separate state program for single–parent families where the adult or minor parent is participating in an approved post–secondary education component activity. ADC cash assistance provided to these families will be funded with state dollars only. The state general funds used to support this separate state program will apply towards Nebraska’s Maintenance–of– Effort requirement. This separate state program took effect November 1, 2004. Nebraska’s Section 1115 waivers allowed the state to count post–secondary education as an approved work activity. With the loss of the Section 1115 waivers, Nebraska’s post–secondary education component activity became inconsistent with approved federal work activities. Post– secondary education is specified as an allowable activity under the Nebraska Welfare Reform Act. By creating this separate state program Nebraska will be able to continue post–secondary education as an allowable work activity. Nebraska will continue to report on all TANF families and separate state funded families in the quarterly TANF data report (ACF–199) as required. Nebraska’s maintenance–of–effort qualifying expenditures To receive full federal TANF funding, Nebraska must have qualifying state expenditures to meet at least 75% of the 1995 level of expenditures. Effective October 1, 2007, Nebraska’s TANF Maintenance–of–Effort (MOE) requirement is $28,375,365 at the 75% level and $30,267,056 at the 80% level.