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Income and Eligibility Verification System (IEVS)
A system of information acquisition and exchange for purposes of income and eligibility verification which meets the requirements of section 1137 of the Social Security Act.
Income Producing Property
Property which annually produces income consistent with the prevailing rate of return for similar property in the area.
Individual Development Account (IDA)
An account established by, or for, an individual who is eligible for assistance under the TANF program, to allow the individual to accumulate funds for specific purposes (i.e. buying a home, starting a business, education, or job training). The funds in an IDA account must be disregarded in determining eligibility for, or the amount of, assistance in any Federal means-tested programs.
Individual Employment Plan (IEP)
An agreement signed by the recipient and Case Manager (CM) detailing the actions required of both parties to achieve self-reliance.
Individual Retirement Account (IRA)
A personally established retirement account considered a liquid resource; the total cash value less the amount of any penalty for early withdrawal of the entire account.
Ineligible The inability to receive TANF benefits due to the BG not meeting the eligibility requirements.
Ineligible Non-citizen
A non-citizen who does not meet the citizenship or non- citizen status requirements to be included in the TANF BG.
Initial Job Search A requirement that all Work Eligible Individuals (WEIs) not meeting the legal cause criteria make at least five employer contacts during the application process.
In-Kind Income/Benefits Any gain or benefit not in the form of money given to a BG member, such as meals, clothing, home produce, public housing, etc.
Inquiry A request for information about eligibility requirements for TANF assistance.
Interview An official and confidential discussion between Agency staff and the BG or its authorized representative of the TANF BG’s circumstances in order to determine TANF eligibility. An interview is necessary to identify verification that may be needed and to advise the TANF BG of the deadline for returning the verification to the Agency.