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2.5.6, Required Action: This section has been revised to clarify that denial code “FP” is the only code in which the benefit group receives a second 30-day period to comply and receive prorated benefits. An interview is part of the application process, but the benefit group does not receive a second 30-day period to complete an interview (denial code “FC”).

2.8, Accrural Rights: This section has been revised to clarify that denial code “FP” is the only denial code in which the benefit group receives a second 30-day period to comply and receive prorated benefits.

2.21, General Verification and Documentation Criteria: This section has been revised to state that as a last resort, after all other means of verification have been exhausted, a client’s statement may be used. This section has been subsequently renumbered.

4.4.3, Qualified Alien Eligibility: This section has been updated to state that an I-94 has to indicate “Refugee”, but does not have to be stamped with ‘Refugee’, per section 207 or Section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

5.1.4, Minimum Parent/Caretaker Relative Requirements: This section has been reworded to clarify that the minimum information is required for each absent parent (AP) and each putative father named.

5.2.1, Good Cause: This section has been updated to provide additional clarification regarding claiming good cause relating to child support requirements.

5.3.1, EW Responsibility (Good Cause Child Support): This section has been updated to clarify that a determination of good cause must be made by the Agency within forty-five days from the date the good cause claim is made.

7.7, Sources of Income: This section has been updated to add a note to ensure that staff is aware that refugees cannot receive TANF and the Matching Grant simultaneously.

11.3.1, Protective Payee Situations: This section has been revised to add that when the parent or caretaker is a fleeing felon, the benefit must be paid in the form of a protective payee.

22.2, CM EW Responsibilities: This section has been revised for clarity.

22.3, TANF Supervisor Responsibilities: This section has been revised to state that TANF Supervisors must attend and participate in fair hearings.

22.8, Denial Situations: This section has been updated to add the preferred methods of withdrawal from a Fair Hearing.