Page 22
22 (1) The first and last name of the absent parent and putative father and any known license(s) which might be subject to revocation; and (2) At least two of the following items on each absent parent and each putative father named: (a) Date of birth; (b) Social Security Number; (c) Last known home address; (d) Last known employer's name and address; (e) Either of the absent parents’ name and address. An applicant or recipient who fails to provide this information or who provides the names of two putative fathers, both of whom are excluded from paternity by genetic testing, is ineligible for assistance for herself and the child for whom parental information was not provided unless the applicant or recipient verifies there is good cause for not providing this information. Good cause includes, but is not limited to, documentation of incest, rape, or the existence of or the threat of physical abuse to the child or custodial parent.
When paternity is legally established for a child in sanctioned status, TANF benefits may be granted, if all other eligibility requirements are met.
3.1.20 Disregard of Cash Value of Life Insurance The cash value of life insurance is disregarded for any person whose resources must be counted in determining TANF eligibility.
3.1.21 Confidentiality Requirements Regarding TANF Recipients DSS restricts the use and disclosure of information about individuals and families receiving assistance in accordance with South Carolina State Regulations, Chapter 114, Article 11, Section 114.1170, Safeguarding Information. However, DSS may disclose confidential information to agencies and entities outside the Department, that provide services to recipients to enable them to become independent and self-reliant when DSS has the recipient's signed release form on file stating that he/she consents to the release of confidential information regarding his/her household.
3.1.22 Reporting Requirements TANF recipients shall report the following changes within ten days: (1) A change in the composition of the household;