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Manual Section 3.2.4G, the participation code has been changed from “OU” to “SS”. The exception has been removed.

In Manual Section 3.2.4H (c), the link has been changed from 4.14 to 4.13.

In Manual Section 3.2.4I, the link has been changed from 4.15 to 4.14.

In Manual Section 3.2, section L has been added to state: “The biological parent, whose parental rights have been terminated through the adoption process, cannot apply for benefits for that child.” Links to Manual Sections 3.4 and 3.6 have been added to this section.

Manual Section 3.6 C, “Child (ren) and both biological and adoptive parents”, has been removed. The statement which was previously a note in Manual Section 3.6 is now Section 3.6E.

The following changes have been made to the chart in Manual Section 3.6.2 (Special BG Situations):

1. The block on the chart (Living Arrangement) has been deleted: “ Both parents live in the home— only child(ren) in common not living in the home.” The corresponding block (Treatment) has also been deleted, which states: “Second parent is optional BG member. This includes second parent when the only in common child is deceased.”

2. The block on the chart has been added: (Living Arrangement) “Multiple parents living in the same household—child(ren) in common.” The (Treatment Block) added states: “When the household consists of more than one group of children, the determination of which child(ren) will comprise one benefit group is based on legal responsibility. Child(ren) for whom the applicant has legal responsibility will make up one benefit group. All other children living in the household will make up the second benefit group.”

3. A link (8.16, Treatment of Teen Parent Cases), has been added to the (Living Arrangement) block: “Teen parent, under the age of 18, has a child(ren) born out of wedlock.” 4. A link (11.3, Definition/Protective Payee) has been added to the treatment block which states “Appoint a Protective Payee”. 5. A change has been made to the (Living Arrangement) block entitled “Adoptive child(ren) returns to the home of the biological parent.” The (Treatment block) now states: “The biological parent is not eligible for benefits for the child(ren). The biological parent’s parental rights have been terminated through the adoption process.” 6. A change has been made to the (Living Arrangement) block entitled “Child(ren) lives in the home with the biological parent(s) and the adoptive parent(s).” The (Treatment block) now states: “The biological parent(s) is a non-BG member. The adoptive parent(s) is the mandatory BG member and the biological parent cannot be included.”