107.601 Extended TANF

Determining eligibility for Extended TANF (ETANF) requires a partial renewal, including a new AMR or an update to an existing AMR.

The AMR must specify an Extended TANF hardship criteria and the reason the adult (s) who have over 1830 TANF days qualify for that ETANF hardship criteria . The AMR must be detailed and specific to the adult’s circumstances. For determining eligibility for Extended TANF, see Cash Assistance Handbook Chapter 176, Section 176.32 .

NOTE: It is not necessary to keep track of day counts on an AMR for Extended TANF adults. Extended TANF does not have a time limit.

In the “Barriers to Goal Achievement” enter one of the four ETANF Hardships as follows:

ETANF Hardship Criteria – Supportive Services

ETANF Hardship Criteria – MPP

ETANF Hardship Criteria – Mandatory RESET

ETANF Hardship Criteria – Deferred Referral

(see CAH 105.261 )

A new or updated AMR may be completed by telephone interview for the partial renewal. In a telephone interview, the caseworker must:

Explain to the individual the reason a new or updated AMR is necessary.

Narrate the reason in the case record narrative .

Explain to the individual that they may verbally sign the AMR or request the updated or new AMR be mailed, faxed or emailed for signature. (See Section 107 )

The individual must initial and sign the AMR and return it to the CAO within 30 days of the date of the CAO signature.

As circumstances change, a n individual may qualify for Extended TANF under another ETANF hardship criteria. Any changes between hardship criteria require s a partial renewal, including a new or updated AMR.