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2. Required in the Home (RH) An adult TANF Family member is required in the home to provide full-time care for a disabled individual living in the home, whose disability and need for care have been verified by a physician or other health professional. (FAIP code RH.) The medical incapacity is subject to reevaluation at intervals that are specific to each recipient’s circumstances, at a minimum, at annual redetermination. If more than one adult is in the TANF Family, code the other adult(s) AE-Adult in Exempt Household unless he/she meets another exception reason.

3. Caretaker Relative The caretaker relative is not the parent of the dependent child and is not included in the TANF cash benefits.

NOTE 1: If the caretaker relative who is included in the BG reaches the time limit and is not eligible for an extension remove the caretaker relative from the BG and continue benefits for the child(ren).

NOTE 2: A caretaker/relative caring for children who have been abandoned may be eligible for TANF.

Use the appropriate time limit tracking code (DI, RH, MM, AE, AF, CC, LT) on CHIP screen FAIP.

4. Domestic/Family Violence Waiver Criteria Individuals who are victims of domestic/family violence who reapply for benefits after a termination of cash benefits due to the 24-month time limit may be eligible to receive TANF again if all of the following conditions are met:

A. The domestic/family violence situation is verified in one of the following ways:

1. Proof of services from or referral by a domestic/family violence agency 2. A temporary protective order 3. A law enforcement report of domestic/family violence 4. Documentation of domestic/family violence from an agency, professional, friend, or relative from whom the individual has sought assistance in dealing with domestic/family violence.

NOTE: In the absence of documentary evidence it is acceptable to obtain the applicant's signed statement that he/she is a victim of domestic/family violence.

B. At least one TANF program requirement is being waived due to a current domestic/family violence situation in the applicant's life. If the waiver is due to non-cooperation with child support for domestic/family violence, the determination of whether or not there is sufficient evidence to grant good cause will be made by the Economic Services Workflow Unit.

C. A Family Plan is developed which includes the requirement that the individual must cooperate with the Domestic Violence Advocate Agency.