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18.6 Reapplication Due to Time Limit Exceptions Individuals who reapply for benefits after a termination of cash benefits due to the 24-month limit may be eligible to receive TANF cash benefits again by meeting and verifying one of the following exception reasons:

A. An adult TANF Family member is determined to be mentally or physically disabled, and the disability is expected to last 90 days or more (FAIP code DI). This exception is effective at the point in time the disability was diagnosed. (If more than one-adult is in the TANF Family, code the other adult(s) AE-Adult in Exempt Household- on FAIP unless he/she meets another exception reason). This also applies to a two-parent family with one SSI parent.

B. An adult TANF Family member is providing full-time care for a disabled individual whose disability and need for care have been verified by a physician or other health professional. (FAIP code RH. 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).

C. 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: Adults caring for children who have been abandoned may be eligible for TANF regardless of the adult in the BG meeting another exception reason.

CHIP Coding Use the appropriate exemption code (DI, RH, MM, AE, AF, CC, LT) on CHIP screen FAIP.

18.7 Action When Exception to Time Limit Ends The recipient may be given an opportunity to participate at the end of an exception period to qualify for an extension. The DSS Form 3704, Time Limit Extension Summary, should be signed and an IEP developed which is effective the month after the exception ends.

18.8 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