A-2470, Documentation Requirements

Revision 22-3; Effective July 1, 2022

TANF

For OTTANF, document:

  • OTTANF verifications and an explanation of the household situation in case comments;
  • the household has been informed of the one-time payment at application and whether the caretaker requested or declined the payment; and
  • which of the following crisis criteria the applicant meets to qualify for OTTANF:
    • loss or potential loss of income;
    • loss of spousal support;
    • proof of graduation;
    • loss or potential loss of transportation;
    • loss or potential loss of shelter; or
    • medical emergency.

When verification is unavailable, document:

  • the person's statement;
  • the reason verification is unavailable; and
  • efforts made to obtain verification.

For One-Time TANF for Relatives, if the relative:

  • Is potentially eligible, document the household has been informed of the one-time payment at application or review and whether they requested or declined the payment.
  • Requests the payment, document:
    • TIERS and GPS inquiry was completed and whether the household did or did not previously receive a Grandparent Payment or One-Time TANF for Relatives;
    • the household's income and resources; and
    • that the requesting household meets the eligible relative caretaker or payee criteria.