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However, the time frame for taking action remains the same. If the case is determined to be ineligible, the case must be closed before cutoff of the month in which the TANF Cases Current Collected Support report was received by the agency.

B. Handling of Support on Suspended TANF Cases

Suspended cases will have mailed to them from DCSE the current total (includes $100 disregard) collected support for the actual month of suspension.

Process

• TANF case is suspended in VaCMS in a current month, effective the 1st of the next month. • VaCMS sends to DCSE the suspension status at the end of the month in which the suspension was entered. • DCSE changes the case status in APECS from TANF to Non-TANF at the beginning of the suspended month. • DCSE sends the client all support collected in the actual month of suspension, within two days of receipt.

Suspended TANF cases may be reinstated when the recipient has satisfied the requirements of the reason for suspension.

When it is appropriate to reinstate the TANF case, change the status from 'Suspended' to 'Approved', and ensure payment is made for the appropriate month(s).

• If reinstating for the month of suspension complete a benefit calculation for the month of suspension counting the net support (minus the first $100) sent to the client from DCS E.

• The support for the month of suspension must be verified through APECS and the net support counted in the benefit calculation.

• Additional support payments sent from DCSE to the client in the month of suspension after the payment has been reinstated must not negatively impact the client.

• If the 'Approved' eligibility result is for the month following the month of suspension, VaCMS will calculate the payment amount.

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