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2. When the A/R Must Apply for Other Possible Benefits An A/R must follow the criteria listed below: A. Applicant BGs must apply for possible benefits readily available to them at the time of application or prior to TANF approval. B. Recipient BGs must apply within 30 days from the time they become potentially entitled to possible benefits. Failure to meet this condition of eligibility will result in ineligibility of the entire BG.

3. Social Security Disability If an absent parent (AP) is disabled and receiving SSA benefits, the ES Worker must refer the parent/caretaker relative to SSA to apply for Social Security benefits for the TANF child(ren).

7.5 Counting Individual’s Income The income of the following individuals is counted when determining eligibility and benefit level: Individual Special Instructions Dependent child(ren) Earned income of a dependent child(ren) is excluded. Minor Parent Earned income is included if the minor parent is the head-of-household. Earned income is excluded if the minor parent is included as a dependent in the TANF BG. Teen Parent Adult All earned and unearned income of the teen parent adult is counted unless specifically excluded. Parent(s) in the home All income is counted unless specifically excluded. Caretaker relative other than child’s parent Count income if needs are included in the benefit calculation unless specifically excluded. If married, and caretaker relative is included in BG, both spouse and caretaker relative living in the home must be included in the BG. Stepparent in the home All income is counted unless specifically excluded. Disqualified or sanctioned BG member(s) The income of any disqualified/sanctioned individual is counted, with allowable disregards, when budgeting TANF cash benefits for the remaining BG member(s). Income which is exempt from the budgeting process continues to be exempted for a disqualified/sanctioned individual.

1. Budgeting Cash Payments/Shared Living Arrangement If a BG receives cash payments from any non-BG members who share responsibility for the BG expenses through an informal arrangement, the cash payment designated for household expenses is