Cash Assistance Handbook Policy Clarifications

PC Number Description Chapter/Section or Appendix PC Date PCT-22582-135 Discounts and Special Allowances (SPALs) 135 August 27, 2026 ESA-22476-135 Employment and Training (E&T) Special Allowances (SPALs): Equipment for Remote Educational Activities 135 April 23, 2026 PCA-22424-110 Biological Parent of Adopted Child Has Care and Control of Child 110 February 9, 2026 PCA-22319-104 Revised Furloughed Government Employee Applications 104 Revised November 14, 2025 October 27,2025 ESA-22197-135 Issuing Special Allowances (SPALs) for Grooming Items 135 June 24, 2025 PCA-22180-122 Termination of Parole for Certain Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan (CHNV) Parolees under CHNV Parole Programs 122 June 3, 2025 PCA-21941-150 Revised AmeriCorps Stipends as Excluded Income 150 Revised July 9, 2025 September 19, 2024 PCA-21906-107, EPP-21906-135 Agreement of Mutual Responsibility (AMR) Signatures at Renewal 107 135 September 5, 2024 PCA-21865-140 Determining Fair Market Value (FMV) for Residential and Nonresidential Properties 140 August 2, 2024 PCA-21642-122 Revised Eligibility for Benefits for Parolees from Afghanistan or Ukraine 122 Revised May 30, 2024 February 15, 2024 PCA-21619-107, EPP-21619-135 Revised Guidance for Electronically mailing (E-mailing) the Agreement of Mutual Responsibility (AMR) (PA 1661) for Signature 107 135 Revised February 28, 2024 January 25, 2024 ESA-21598-135 Employment and Training (E&T) Special Allowances: School Supplies, Clothing, and Mileage 135 January 8, 2024 PCA-21581-131 Support Requirements and Responsibilities 131 December 27, 2023 PCA-20843-122 Revised Guidance on Potential Eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Medical Assistance (MA) for individuals who have Parolee Status 122 Revised October 19, 2023 May 18, 2022 PCA_21263-150 Unemployment Compensation (UC) Reduction for 2023 150 March 13, 2023 PCA-21167-150 Treatment of Partnership Income 150 December 19, 2022 PCA-21118-122 Guidance on Potential Eligibility for Cuban/Haitian Entrants for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Medical Assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Individuals who Provide an I-220A Order of Release on Recognizance with a Notice to Appear 122 November 8, 2022 PCA-20935-122 Ukrainian Special Consideration 122 June 21, 2022 PCA-20914-150 Treatment of Donation-Based Crowdfunding, Digital Wallets, Cryptocurrency, and Gift Cards 150 June 1, 2022 EPP-20908-135 Can the County Assistance Office (CAO) refer an individual to KEYS if individual is enrolled in or has an interest in enrolling at the community college that is not located in that CAO’s county? 135 May 26, 2022 PCA-20816-171 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Temporary Waiver of Semi-Annual Reporting (SAR) 171 March 17, 2022 PCA-20723-178 The use of Social Media to verify Applicant/Recipient Information 178 December 27, 2021 PCA-20654-150 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Payments 150 December 6, 2021 PCA-20693-122 Afghan Special Immigrants 122 Revised November 15, 2021 November 8, 2021 PCA-20622-122 How to Identify the New Population of Afghan Special Immigrants, Individuals and Families of Individuals who Assisted the U.S. Overseas 122 August 13, 2021 PCT-20038-107 Authorizing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) without a signed Agreement of Mutual Responsibility (AMR) during the coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency 107 Revised June 25, 2021 July 27, 2020 PCA-20418-150 Guidance on how the County Assistance Office adjust the Unemployment Compensation payment at application when a copy of a Claim Confirmation Letter or Notice of Financial Determination is provided 150 April 7, 2021 PCA-19793-180 Completing the HS 764 to Issue an ACCESS Card in Pilot Counties 180 March 18, 2020 PCA-19353-120 Verification Requirements for Updating a Client’s Name and Gender in eCIS 120 July 11, 2019 PCG-19362-106 General Assistance (GA) for individuals in Assisted Living Facilities and Personal Care Boarding Homes 106 May 2, 2019 PCT-19193-150 Child Support and TANF Eligibility 150 Revised September 14, 2023 January 18, 2019 EPP-19205-135 Employment & Training - Policy/Procedure 135.2 December 20, 2018 PCG-19187-106 General Assistance (GA) Cash Interview 106 November 19, 2018 PCG-19132-104 Rejecting GA application due to exceeding time limits for D&A and DV 104 October 17, 2018 PCA-18914-178 Change to ARRC 123 alert due date 178 September 4, 2018 PCT 18946-122 Qualified non-citizens and the five-year bar 122 May 29, 2018 PCA 18950-122 Non-Citizen Immigration Status 122 May 29, 2018 PCA 18905-171 Signature on SAR/LIN 171 May 2, 2018 PCA-18486-122 Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) – Upload and Attach Secondary Verification 122.32 May 16, 2017 ESA-18589-135 Vehicle Value 135.66 July 24, 2017 ESA-18584-135 Special Allowance for Towing a Disabled Vehicle 135.66 July 24, 2017 PCA-18505-192 Medical Assistance (MA) Suspension Process for Recipients Who Have Been Incarcerated Not Linked May 24, 2017 PCA-17827-150 Increase in Gross Social Security Income and Medicare Part B Premium Effective January 2016 150 January 14, 2016 PCA-17811-137 Work History/Job Skills Training Review for Diversion 137.52 December 2015 PCA-17734-137 Transitional Cash Assistance Eligibility for Exempt Volunteers 135.5 , 137.31 October 21, 2015 PCA-17619-108 Incorrect Link in Operations Memorandum 150601 108.91 , 178 App D July 13, 2015 EPP-17241-135 Appropriate KEYS Referrals 135.212 , 135 App. F July 18, 2014 PCA-17131-178 Additional Verification of UC/EUC Benefit Status 178.71 May 7, 2014 ESA 17122-135 Vehicle Repair Cost - Non-Owner 135.66 May 1, 2014 EPP 17108-135 Additional Fees for GED Testing 135.6 April 23, 2014 EPP 17075-178 Deeming Community Service Hours in Non-Pure TANF/SNAP Households 135.213 April 15, 2014 PCA 17095-178 Extended Unemployment Compensation (EUC) and data Exchange 2 178.71 April 15, 2014 PCA 17075-178 Verification Requirements and Options 178.1 April 1, 2014 PCA-16990-178 Changes in SSA Field Office Verification Services 178.1 January 27, 2014 PMT-16988-339 Transitional Medical Assistance After transitional Cash Closure 137.31 January 24, 2014 PO-16867-950 Social Security Number Delays Due to the Shutdown 104.4 October 7, 2013 EPP 16783-135 Reviewing a Temporary Incapacity (TANF ETP Status Code 53) Not Linked July 29, 2013 EPP16762-104 Good Cause Consideration for TANF Applicants who Cannot Conduct Job Search 104.3 July 17, 2013 PCT 16676-131 Compliance with Support Requirements/Supplemental OTI 131.3 June 3, 2013 EPP 16649-135 RESET Sanction Policy for Extended TANF 135.862 June 4, 2013 PCT 16707-105 SSI parents as NA members in TANF budget Not Linked June 13, 2013 PCA 16708-140 Resource Determination for Individuals without Bank Accounts 140.3 June 17, 2013 EPP 16694-135 Permanently Sanctioned Individuals and Other Household Members 135.742 June 25, 2013 EPP 16610-135 Compliance with RESET requirements for one week and thereafte Cr 135.72 June 3, 2013 PCT 16676-131 Compliance with Support Requirements/Supplemental OTI 131.3 June 4, 2013 EPP 16628-135 The RESET Book, Form 1680 Not Linked May 8, 2013 PCA 16615-150 Unemployment Compensation and Sequestration 150.3 Reposted May 20, 2013 EPP 16590-135 Transportation Allowance for TCA Cases 135.6 , 137.31 April 3, 2013 PCG-16568-162 Elimination of Pre-Release Grants 192.5 March 8, 2013 EPP-16563-135 Effect of Noncompliance for Fines and Costs on a Currently Sanctioned Client 135.72 March 8, 2013 ESA-16542-135 Sanctions and SPAL Overpayments 135.72 February 25, 2013 ESA-16541-135 SPALs associated with a Vehicle Purchase 135.6 February 25, 2013 ESA-16540-135 Narrative Template for Special Allowances (SPAL) 135.64 February 25, 2013 PCA-16208-138 Lodging at Ronald McDonald House 138 Revised August 10, 2012 PCA-15361-930 Law Enforcement Requests for Information Not Linked Revised May 8, 2011 July 7, 2010 (original date) PCA-16170-178 PARIS Federal Match Issues 178.1 May 1, 2012 EPP-668-135 Instructions for Issuing a Special Allowance Not Linked March 8, 2012 EPP-677-135 Child Care and SPALS for Students Taking On-line Classes Not Linked March 7, 2012 PCA-16091-104 Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Unemployment Compensation Rule Changes Not Linked February 29, 2012 ESA-402-535 Enrolled in KEYS and Requesting a Car Repair Not Linked February 7, 2012 PCA-15411-150 Update on UC, EUC and EB in Pennsylvania 150.3 , 157.1 August 2, 2010 EPP-628-135 Updated Diversion Eligibility Desk Guide Not linked March 3, 2010 EPP-626-135 Calculating Self-Employment Hours Not linked February 22, 2010 ESA-373-138 Questions Submitted from County Assistance Office (CAO) Staff Not linked October 21, 2009 PCA-14988-150 Reimbursement of Out-of-Pocket Subsidized Child Care Expenses 150.5 October 19, 2009 EPP-618-135 Two Parent Household and One Parent is Disabled Not linked August 20, 2009 PCA-14846-150 Treatment of Summer Youth Program Wages 150.2 July 7, 2009 EPP-610-135 Residence Verification / Comply with RESET Not linked February 3, 2009 EPP-607-135 What is the Client’s Obligation of Resolving a Barrier to Meet the WPR while Waiting on a Appeal Hearing? Not linked February 3, 2009 EPP-604-135 How Does the CAO Authorize a Diversion Payment in the Appropriate Code Not linked January 16, 2009 EPP-605-135 Parents Appealing SSI Decision and Who Do Not Want Extended TANF (ETANF) for Themselves Not linked January 16, 2009 PCA-14544-150 Special SSI Recipient Income/Cash Eligibility for other Household Members 150.5 December 23, 2008 PCA-14534-131 Requirements for a new PA/CS 643A, Certification of Cooperation Paper Referral 104.54 December 9, 2008 ESA-367-138 Applicant authorized for expedited services for benefits after the 15th of the initial month Not linked November 18, 2008 PCA-14486-177 Stockpiled Manual Notices 177.1 October 29, 2008 PCA-14456-150 Individuals Receiving Social Security from Multiple Claims 150.3 October 14, 2008 EPP-593-135 Closing the Medical Budget When Issuing a Diversion Payment Not linked September 19, 2008 PCT-14296-177 Diversion Notices 103.33 , 177.21 June 30, 2008 PWS-14285-137 Work Support Component and Extended Food Stamps Not linked June 23, 2008 EPP-587-135 Self-Initiated Second Training Not linked June 18, 2008 EPP-586-135 Verifying Expected Income to Qualify for Diversion Not linked June 17, 2008 EPP-580-135 Discussing Road to Economic Self Sufficiency through Employment and Training (RESET) and Domestic Violence Waivers (DV) with Clients 135.8 March 3, 2008 PCA-13679-135 Minimum Wage Increase and Work-Related Activities 135.4 April 18, 2007 PWS-13560-137 Refugees and Other Qualified Aliens - Work Support Component Program Not linked February 7, 2007

Updated August 27, 2026, Replacing April 24, 2026