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Revision Notice 24-4, Effective Oct. 1, 2024
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Revisions
The following sections were revised in the Texas Works (TW) Handbook:
| Sections | Section Title | Change |
|---|---|---|
| A-118 | Coordination with the Federal Marketplace | Incorporates policy from Medicaid for the Elderly Persons with Disabilities (MEPD) and TW Bulletin 23-14, 8. Revised – Application Process Updates for Marketplace Account Transfers, released on Sept. 15, 2023. (Medical Programs) |
| A-118.1 | Applications Received from the Marketplace | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-14, 8. Revised – Application Process Updates for Marketplace Account Transfers, released on Sept. 15, 2023. (Medical Programs) |
| A-118.1.1 | Non-MAGI Account Transfers | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-14, 8. Revised – Application Process Updates for Marketplace Account Transfers, released on Sept. 15, 2023. (Medical Programs) |
| A-118.1.2 | Verifications Provided by the Marketplace | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-14, 8. Revised – Application Process Updates for Marketplace Account Transfers, released on Sept. 15, 2023. (Medical Programs) |
| A-118.2 | Applications Sent to the Marketplace | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-14, 8. Revised – Application Process Updates for Marketplace Account Transfers, released on Sept. 15, 2023. (Medical Programs) |
| A-231 | Who Is Included | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-01, 1. Household Composition Clarification, released on Feb. 1, 2024. (SNAP) |
| A-432 | SSN Discrepancy Clearance Procedures | Updates the e-mail address for the HHS CCC Data Integrity Program mailbox. (All Programs except TA 31, TP 32, TP 33, TP 34, TP 35, TP 36 and TP 45) |
| A-621 | Verification Sources | Makes minor edits for clarity. (SNAP and TANF) |
| A-760 | Verification Requirements | Updates cross-references and makes minor edits for clarity. (All Programs) |
| A-770 | Documentation Requirements | Updates cross-references and makes minor edits for clarity. (All Programs) |
| A-1341.1 | Grant Amount | Updates the hyperlink to C-111 (TANF) |
| A-1367 | Strikers | Adds policy previously included in the verification requirements section. (SNAP) |
| A-1370 | Verification Requirements | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-14, 4. Changes During the Certification Period, released on Sept. 15, 2023. (SNAP) |
| A-1371 | Verification Sources | Adds verification sources previously included in the verification requirements section. (All Programs) |
| A-1380 | Documentation Requirements | Adds documentation requirements previously included in the verification requirements section. (All Programs) |
| A-1429 | Shelter Costs | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-12, 2. SNAP Income Limits, Deductions, and Allotments, released on Oct. 1, 2024. (SNAP) |
| A-1429.1 | Allowable Shelter Costs | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-12, 2. SNAP Income Limits, Deductions, and Allotments, released on Oct. 1, 2024. (SNAP) |
| A-1429.2 | Shelter Deductions for an Unoccupied Home | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-12, 2. SNAP Income Limits, Deductions, and Allotments, released on Oct. 1, 2024. (SNAP) |
| A-1429.3 | Utility Allowances | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-12, 2. SNAP Income Limits, Deductions, and Allotments, released on Oct. 1, 2024. (SNAP) |
| A-1429.3.1 | Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-12, 2. SNAP Income Limits, Deductions, and Allotments, released on Oct. 1, 2024. (SNAP) |
| A-1429.3.2 | Basic Utility Allowance (BUA) | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-12, 2. SNAP Income Limits, Deductions, and Allotments, released on Oct. 1., 2024. (SNAP) |
| A-1429.3.3 | Determining the Appropriate Utility Allowance | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-12, 2. SNAP Income Limits, Deductions, and Allotments, released on Oct. 1, 2024. (SNAP) |
| A-1429.4 | Telephone Standard | Changes title to Phone Standard. Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-12, 2. SNAP Income Limits, Deductions, and Allotments, released on Oct. 1, 2024. (SNAP) |
| A-1450 | Documentation Requirements | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-12, 2. SNAP Income Limits, Deductions, and Allotments, released on Oct. 1, 2024. (SNAP) |
| A-1910 | General Policy | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-14, 6. New ABAWD Age Criteria, released on Sept. 15, 2023. (SNAP) |
| A-1940 | ABAWD Work Requirement | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-14, 6. New ABAWD Age Criteria, released on Sept. 15, 2023. (SNAP) |
| A-1941.1 | Meeting the Work Requirement Through Self-Employment | Updates cross-references. (SNAP) |
| A-1950 | Counting Months Toward Time-Limited Eligibility | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-14, 6. New ABAWD Age Criteria, released on Sept. 15, 2023. (SNAP) |
| A-1951 | After the Three Months of Time-Limited SNAP Eligibility | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-14, 6. New ABAWD Age Criteria, released on Sept. 15, 2023. (SNAP) |
| A-1970 | Verification Requirements | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-14, 6. New ABAWD Age Criteria, released on Sept. 15, 2023. (SNAP) |
| A-1971 | Verification Sources | Adds verification sources for Federal Time Limits. (TANF) |
| A-2030 | Prevention of Duplicate Participation | Updates cross-references. (All Programs) |
| B-236 | PIN Replacement | Changes title to PIN Replacements. Adds options for primary cardholders to select a new personal identification number (PIN). (TANF and SNAP) |
| B-239.1 | Explanation of Cardholder Responsibilities at Interview | Updates cross-references. (TANF and SNAP) |
| B-243 | Centralized Benefit Services (CBS) Cases | Updates cross-references. (SNAP) |
| B-245 | SNAP Applications Filed with the Social Security Administration (SSA) | Updates cross-references. (SNAP) |
| B-344.1 | Procedures for Issuing Destroyed Food Replacements | Clarifies that an HHSC broadcast can be used as verification of the disaster and date. (SNAP) |
| B-454.1 | Duplicate Participation Procedures | Updates cross-references. (SNAP) |
| B-474.5 | Replacement of Lone Star Cards or Medical Care IDs | Updates cross-references. (SNAP) |
| B-475.7 | Issuing Benefits | Updates cross-references. (SNAP-CAP) |
| B-1250 | Reporting Unauthorized Inspection or Disclosure of Social Security Administration-Provided Information | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-16, 2. IRS FTI Security and Protection, released on Dec. 1, 2023. (All Programs) |
| C-111 | Income Limits | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-12, 1. TANF Maximum Grant Amounts, released on Oct. 1, 2024. (TANF) |
| C-121 | Maximum Income Limits | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-12, 2. SNAP Income Limits, Deductions, and Allotments, released on Oct. 1, 2024. (SNAP) |
| C-121.1 | Deduction Amounts |
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| C-122 | How to Determine Monthly SNAP Allotments | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-12, 2. SNAP Income Limits, Deductions, and Allotments, released on Oct. 1, 2024. (SNAP) |
| C-321 | Current TANF State Time Limit County Hardship List | Updates the TANF State Time Limit County Hardship Lists to reflect the current quarter. (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. (TANF) |
| C-1118 | Health Care Orientation Quick Reference Guide | Makes non-substantial corrections. (TP 43, TP 44, TP 47 and TP 48) |
| C-1431 | Whole Monthly Allotments by Household Size | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-12, 2. SNAP Income Limits, Deductions, and Allotments, released on Oct. 1, 2024. (SNAP) |
| W-111 | Type of Assistance (TA) 41 – MA – Healthy Texas Women | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 24-03, End Stage Renal Disease and Medicare Savings Programs. (HTW) |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 02-23-24 | 24-03 | End Stage Renal Disease and Medicare Savings Programs |
| 02-05-24 | 24-02 | 2024 Federal Poverty Level |
| 09-15-23 | 23-14 |
Revised — Application Process Updates for Marketplace Account Transfers |