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The SAVE Program verifies citizenship, identity, and immigration status for non-citizens. MCI matches the TANF file with the Child Care Management Information System and the Home and Community-Based Information System to defer fraud by the elimination of duplicate services across programs.

Satisfaction of Criminal Penalties

An individual who has been sentenced for a felony or misdemeanor offense and who has not satisfied the penalty imposed by the court is ineligible for TANF. An individual who is required to pay fines, cost, and restitution, and who is in compliance with an approved payment plan, may be eligible for TANF.

Fraudulent Misrepresentation of Residence

An individual is ineligible for TANF for a period of ten years if he is convicted in a federal or state court of fraudulent misrepresentation of residence for the purpose of receiving TANF, Medical Assistance, SNAP, or Supplemental Security Income in two or more states simultaneously.

Penalty for Conviction of a Felony Offense for Possession, Use or Distribution of a Controlled Substance

As permitted under federal law, Pennsylvania enacted legislation to opt out of the federal requirement that imposes permanent ineligibility on an individual who is convicted under federal or state law of a felony offense that was committed after August 22, 1996, related to the possession, use or distribution of a controlled substance. Act 44 was signed into law on December 23, 2003. An individual may receive cash assistance, but they must agree to assessment/treatment if assessment/treatment is needed based on their statement, current participation in a treatment program or other substantial evidence that the Department may have. The individual must comply with assessment/treatment if the treatment is necessary, available, and appropriate for benefits to continue, unless there is good cause for not doing so.

Failure To Appear At Criminal Court Proceeding

An individual who, as a defendant, fails to appear at a criminal court proceeding when issued a summons or bench warrant is ineligible for TANF until he complies with the summons or bench warrant.

Fugitive Felon

An individual who is fleeing to avoid prosecution or custody or confinement following a conviction for a felony or who is violating probation or parole imposed under Federal or State law is ineligible for cash assistance. If the individual