1 37.35 Closing TCA

TCA is a supplemental benefit funded by state MOE funds and is limited to 6 consecutive pay periods. There is no limit to the number of times a budget group may be eligible for TCA. TCA time will not be counted in any calculations for TMA eligibility.

EXAMPLE: Household of parent and one child is receiving TANF. Parent finds a full-time job working 40 hours/week earning $10/hour. This makes their income ineligible for TANF. During the TANF closure the system determines the budget group is eligible for TCA and opens a C71 with a future close date. After 2 months the parent loses their job and contacts their caseworker requesting TANF be reopened. If eligibility factors are met, TANF would be reopened. At next TANF closure the system will again evaluate for TCA .

Due to the limited nature of the program, relative amount of money involved, and to reduce the burden on caseworkers, families are not required to report changes during the TCA period. There will be no overpayments associated with the TCA program. As with all programs, once a change is reported the caseworker must take the appropriate action.