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3. Benefits Received in Another State TANF assistance received by Two-Parent families in another state does not count toward the State 24-month time limit. If the family has not used 60 federal TANF months, they may apply for assistance in SC and if eligible, they may receive benefits for up to 24 months.

4. Reapplication after Time Limit Closure Individuals may reapply for benefits after termination of cash benefits due to the 24-month limit if the family qualifies for the State CARES program.

5. Time Limit Extensions The Family Independence Act allows that benefits be extended beyond the 24-month time limit in certain situations. (See 18.2)

6. State Program TL Tracking Codes The following tracking codes will be used on CHIP for the CARES or Two-Parent programs:

A. “DI” code used on FAIP for an incapacitated individual (90 days or more). B. “DC” code (Two-Parent case) used on FAIP for an individual required in the home to care for a disabled child. C. “A3” code (Two-Parent case) used on FAIP for an individual required in the home to care for a disabled family member. D. “AE” code (Two-Parent case) used on FAIP for a mandatory adult when the other adult is disabled, or required in the home. E. “A2” code (Two-Parent case) used on FAIP for a mandatory adult when the other adult is also mandatory.

23.2 State CARES Program Adult individuals diagnosed with a physical or mental disability expected to last 90 days or more, are eligible for the CARES program.

Adult individuals accepted for treatment by Vocational Rehabilitation, DDSN, or Mental Health, are also eligible for the CARES Program. Adult individuals accepted by VR for treatment due to a criminal record or drug addictions are not eligible for the CARES program.

NOTE: Recipients who are permanently and totally disabled will be included in CARES regardless of their ability to work or participate full-time. You may have an individual who works full time despite the fact that they are totally and permanently disabled. In this situation, the case would continue in the CARES Program (i.e., paraplegia or an intellectual disability does not always prohibit work activities, but these clients should remain in CARES for specialized services.)

1. Verification of Disability A disability may be physical or mental, and must be verified by a physician or other health professional which includes:

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4. Reapplication after Time Limit Closure Individuals may reapply for benefits after termination of cash benefits due to the 24-month limit if the family qualifies for the State CARES program.

5. Time Limit Extensions The Family Independence Act allows that benefits be extended beyond the 24-month time limit in certain situations. (See 18.2)

6. State Program TL Tracking Codes The following tracking codes will be used on CHIP for the CARES or Two-Parent programs:

23.2 State CARES Program Adult individuals diagnosed with a physical or mental disability expected to last 90 days or more, are eligible for the CARES program.

1. Verification of Disability A disability may be physical or mental, and must be verified by a physician or other health professional which includes: