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TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF The Single Parent 12-Month Exemption,

Form 2139-WG (available in the OASIS Forms Library), must be completed by ALL TANF single parents with children under age 1. This will ensure the client understands the limitations of this exemption and the option of choosing to participate. The exemption is effective:

● The month Form 2139-WG is signed by the client and worker. If mutually agreed upon by the client and worker, the exemption may be started in a future month. This agreement must be documented on the form ● The month of birth, if the client and worker signed Form 2139-WG and it was submitted prior to the birth of the child

The exemption must not be allowed for any month prior to the month the form was signed. Note: This exemption is not available when both parents reside in the home, even if one parent is ineligible for TANF (i.e., SSI eligible, ineligible non-citizen, disqualified, etc.) or has been determined to be ill/incapacitated. 816.2.3 Parent Caring for a Disabled Family Member Exemption (Not Work Eligible) A parent caring for a disabled family member is exempt if the following criteria exist:

● The disabled family member is living in their home; and ● Medical documentation is required, in the form of an ROI, signed by a physician or other qualified Medicaid provider, indicating the participant is needed in the home to provide the disabled family member with basic medical, personal or safety needs. SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP

Division of Welfare and Supportive Services A-816.2.2 Eligibility and Payments Manual EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING 16 May 01 MTL 01/16 Single Parent 12-Month Exemption

Federal Exemption Codes NOMADS 00 Definition Code is used to designate a TANF CHILD. 01 A household member subject to and complying with the NEON program, either mandatory or as a volunteer. If there are no NEON program services available, a person not otherwise exempt must register for work. NOTE: If a NEON case closes, update the SNAP case with the appropriate work code. If mandatory, the SNAP participant will be required to comply with SNAPET requirements. 02 Age 15 or younger. 03 Age 60 or older. 04 Parent(s) or other house-hold member responsible for the care of a child under age 6. Two adults can be exempt due to shared care of a child (e.g., both work different shifts and one takes care of the children during one period of time and the other person for the other period of time).