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s. Upon receipt of a notarized acknowledgment of paternity form, notify the applicant/recipient that paternity has been established.

t. The applicant/recipient must be advised that if any individual who is included in the A.U. does not have a SSN it must be provided or proof of application must be provided.

u. The applicant/recipient must be advised that DCSE will send each assistance unit a disregard payment of the first $100 of child support received each month. The $100 disregard is only applicable to current child/spousal support payments received each month.

v. Provisions regarding continuation of DCSE services following the termination of assistance must be explained to the applicant/ recipient.

w. The provisions described in Section 401.1.A regarding the single interview and joint application process for TANF and SNAP must be explained to the applicant/recipient.

x. Provisions for transitional child care benefits per Section 401.7.

y. In situations where the assistance unit is homeless, the EW must explain the need for the caretaker to keep in contact with the local agency and/or frequently check the mutually agreed upon destination where correspondence and checks will be mailed. The case record must be documented to reflect where the unit wants to receive notices and checks.

z. 60-month limit on receipt of TANF provision. aa. The applicant/recipient's right to voter registration services in accordance with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. Refer to Appendix II of Chapter 400 for applicable guidance.

bb. Information on the right to disclose a disability to the agency, and the benefits of doing so by providing the form, Do you have a disability? (032-03-670).

cc. The fact that applicants and recipients with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodations in all aspects of the TANF program, including:

1. Help filling out the application, gathering documents and verifying information establishing eligibility for benefits;

2. Modifications to program requirements if necessary;

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