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DSS will keep records of an individual's alcohol and drug treatment participation confidential and will not release this information to law enforcement personnel.

TANF funds are not used for medical services per 408(a)(6) of the Social Security Act.

3.1.11 Resource Limit The resource limit for all liquid resources and real property, excluding homestead property, is $2,500 for applicant and recipient households.

3.1.12 Vehicles One licensed/registered automobile per licensed driver in the household (passenger car or other motor vehicle) is excluded. If a household member owns a vehicle that is not licensed/registered, the equity value of this vehicle is counted against the $2500 resource limit. A household member may own more than one vehicle as long as the number of vehicles does not exceed the number of licensed drivers. The following vehicles are also excluded: (1) Vehicles owned by or used to transport a disabled person; (2) Vehicles essential to self-employment; (3) Income producing vehicles; and (4) Vehicles used as a home.

3.1.13 Earned Income Disregards Provided the household has passed the 185% gross income limit test, the State will disregard from earned income: (1) 50% of the monthly gross countable earned income of each individual whose needs are included in the budget for the first four months in which earned income is countable. This is a onetime only disregard. (2) $100 per month from gross countable income of each individual whose needs are included in the budget, for the remaining months of eligibility after the four months in (1) above have been exhausted.

3.1.14 Earned Income of Minors The earned income of any minor in the household of an adult specified relative is excluded in the eligibility and benefit determination.