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Revision Notice 23-2, Effective April 1, 2023
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Archived Revision 22-2; Effective April 1, 2022 (PDF)
Revisions
The following sections were revised in the Texas Works Handbook:
| Sections | Section Title | Change |
|---|---|---|
| A-341 | SNAP Alien Status Eligibility Charts | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-17, 2. Updated Afghan Eligibility for Federal Benefits, released on Nov. 1, 2022. (All Programs) |
| A-342 | TANF and Medical Programs Alien Status Eligibility Charts | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-17, 2. Updated Afghan Eligibility for Federal Benefits, released on Nov. 1, 2022. (All Programs) |
| A-1311.1 | Requirement to Pursue SSI/RSDI | Removes Medical Programs requirement from the process to provide Form H1859, Social Security Administration Benefits for People with Disabilities Receiving TANF. (TANF) |
| A-1371 | Reminders | Clarifies that the household must provide two representative paystubs to verify gross amount of earned income. (All Programs) |
| A-1510 | Allowable Shelter Costs | Clarifies the requirement to explain Employment and Training (E&T) program requirements and services at application and redetermination. (SNAP) |
| A-1825 | Provider Determinations | Adds a new section and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-15, 6. Revised - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Provider Determinations on Dec. 9, 2022. (SNAP) |
| B-150 | Avoiding Invalid Denials Related to Missing Information and Missed Appointments | Makes non-substantial corrections. (SNAP) |
| B-1220 | Specific Information That May Be Released | Corrects hyperlink address. (All Programs) |
| C-131.1 | Federal Poverty Level (FPL); Transitional Medicaid; Standard MAGI Income Disregard; IRS Monthly Income Thresholds | Updates the federal poverty level (FPL) to adjust amounts used for eligibility determinations for certain Medicaid programs to reflect 2023 amounts. |
| C-131.3 | Federal Poverty Level (FPL); Transitional Medicaid; Standard MAGI Income Disregard; IRS Monthly Income Thresholds | Updates the federal poverty level (FPL) to adjust amounts used for eligibility determinations for certain Medicaid programs to reflect 2023 amounts. |
| C-131.4 | Federal Poverty Level (FPL); Transitional Medicaid; Standard MAGI Income Disregard; IRS Monthly Income Thresholds | Updates the federal poverty level (FPL) to adjust amounts used for eligibility determinations for certain Medicaid programs to reflect 2023 amounts. |
| C-131.5 | Federal Poverty Level (FPL); Transitional Medicaid; Standard MAGI Income Disregard; IRS Monthly Income Thresholds | Updates the federal poverty level (FPL) to adjust amounts used for eligibility determinations for certain Medicaid programs to reflect 2023 amounts. |
| C-1114 | Federal Poverty Level (FPL); Transitional Medicaid; Standard MAGI Income Disregard; IRS Monthly Income Thresholds | Updates the federal poverty level (FPL) to adjust amounts used for eligibility determinations for certain Medicaid programs to reflect 2023 amounts. |
| C-321 | Current TANF State Time Limit County Hardship List | Updates the TANF State Time Limit County Hardship Lists to reflect the current quarter. Removes Maverick and Zapata counties from the TANF State Time Limit County Hardship List. The list is updated every three months as needed. (TANF) |
| C-322 | Previous TANF State Time Limit County Hardship Lists | Updates the TANF State Time Limit County Hardship Lists to reflect the last three previous quarterly dates. The list is updated every three months as needed. (TANF) |
| C-834 | Child Support Noncooperation (CSNC) Online System | Deletes section and removes outdated references to the CSNC online system. Non-cooperation data from the Office of Attorney General is now received through a weekly interface. (Medical Programs and TANF) |
| C-834.1 | Requesting Access to CSNC | Deletes section and removes outdated references to the CSNC online system. (Medical Programs and TANF) |
| C-834.2 | CSNC Passwords | Deletes section and removes outdated references to the CSNC online system. (Medical Programs and TANF) |
| C-834.3 | Logging on to CSNC | Deletes section and removes outdated references to the CSNC online system. (Medical Programs and TANF) |
| C-834.4 | Procedures for Requesting CSNC Data | Deletes section and removes outdated references to the CSNC online system. (Medical Programs and TANF) |
| C-834.5 | CSNC Field Descriptions | Deletes section and removes outdated references to the CSNC online system. (Medical Programs and TANF) |
| C-834.6 | Exiting CSNC | Deletes section and removes outdated references to the CSNC online system. (Medical Programs and TANF) |
| D-430 | Immigration/Alien Status | Corrects hyperlink addresses. (All Programs) |
| D-1210 | Health Insurance | Clarifies TPR must be addressed when a household requests to add a new child to an existing CHIP case and adds related policy. (CHIP) |
| D-1433.1 | Adding a New Child | Clarifies TPR must be addressed when a new child is added to an existing CHIP case and removes duplicate information. (CHIP) |
| D-1731 | Exceptions to the Continuous Enrollment Period | Adds continuous enrollment period exceptions to align with the most recent Continuous Eligibility State Plan Amendment (SPA). (CHIP) |
| Glossary E | Glossary E | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-15, 6. Revised - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Provider Determinations on Dec. 9, 2022. (SNAP) |
| Glossary M | Glossary M | Adds MCHIP definition to glossary. (CHIP) |
Retired Bulletins
The following bulletins are deleted from the Texas Works Handbook since the information has either been incorporated into the handbook or is no longer necessary:
| Release Date | Bulletin Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 11-01-22 | 22-16 | COVID-19 Update: Additional Emergency Allotment Supplement |
| 06-24-22 | 22-11 | COVID-19 Update: Extended Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Certification Periods |
| 02-04-22 | 22-03 | 2022 Federal Poverty Level |
| 11-22-21 | 21-23 | COVID-19 Update: Interview Requirements |
| 11-02-21 | 21-22 | 1. Eligibility for Federal Benefits for Afghan Evacuees 2. COVID-19 Update: Additional Emergency Allotment Supplement |
| 10-18-21 | 21-21 | 1. COVID-19 Update: Extended Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Certification Periods 2. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) – Notice of Privacy Practices |
| 05-21-21 | 21-10 | 1. Compact of Free Association (COFA)Citizens 2. COVID-19: Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) for School Year 2020-2021 |
| 10-1-20 | 20-24 | COVID-19 Policy Updates #17 |