127.4 Specified Relatives Not Included in the Budget Group

The specified relative does not have to be included in the budget group if both of the following apply :

55 Pa. Code § 171.21(b)(1)(ii)

The specified relative is not required to be a member of the budget group (see Chapter 110, Budget Groups ).

The specified relative chooses not to be included in the budget group.

One person who meets the specified relative definition for all dependent children in one or more TANF budget groups may be designated as the specified relative for each budget group, even though they are not a member of the budget group, if:

They are not required to be a member of the budget group; and

They choose not to be included in the budget group; or

They are included in another TANF budget group.

Two or more specified relatives may be exercising responsibility for the care and control of dependent children in different budget groups who live in the same residence. A different specified relative may be designated for each TANF budget group.

Updated October 23, 2024, Replacing July 30, 2013