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MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-12 Page 3 Policy for EDGs Processed After September Mass Update

For the benefit month of: Use the: September 2024 or earlier, Previous maximum grant amount. October 2024 or later, Updated maximum grant amount. Automation The TANF grant amounts in TIERS were updated over the weekend of Aug. 31, 2024. The updated TANF grant amounts are budgeted in TIERS for benefit month October 2024 and ongoing. TIERS converts the benefit amount for TANF EDGs in ongoing status without an override designation and produces a combined Form TF0001, Notice of Case Action, for any SNAP, TANF, or Medical Assistance (MA) EDGs with a benefit change. Note: A TIERS exception report for EDGs not included in the mass update is distributed for staff action. EDGs not updated will receive an explanation of the October cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on the next Form TF0001 produced for that EDG. Correspondence The following language will be included on the Form TF0001 for TANF households with an increased allotment: Benefit amounts for many people have changed. This is due to new federal and state laws or rules. Changes go into effect Oct. 1, 2024. Handbook Updates to the MEPDH are not required. The TWH is currently scheduled to be updated in the October 2024 revision. Training Training is not required. Effective Date The policy is effective beginning with the October 2024 benefit month.

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MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-12 Page 3 Policy for EDGs Processed After September Mass Update

For the benefit month of: Use the: September 2024 or earlier, Previous maximum grant amount. October 2024 or later, Updated maximum grant amount. Automation The TANF grant amounts in TIERS were updated over the weekend of Aug. 31, 2024. The updated TANF grant amounts are budgeted in TIERS for benefit month October 2024 and ongoing. TIERS converts the benefit amount for TANF EDGs in ongoing status without an override designation and produces a combined Form TF0001, Notice of Case Action, for any SNAP, TANF, or Medical Assistance (MA) EDGs with a benefit change. Note: A TIERS exception report for EDGs not included in the mass update is distributed for staff action. EDGs not updated will receive an explanation of the October cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on the next Form TF0001 produced for that EDG. Correspondence The following language will be included on the Form TF0001 for TANF households with an increased allotment: Benefit amounts for many people have changed. This is due to new federal and state laws or rules. Changes go into effect Oct. 1, 2024. Handbook Updates to the MEPDH are not required. The TWH is currently scheduled to be updated in the October 2024 revision. Training Training is not required. Effective Date The policy is effective beginning with the October 2024 benefit month.