AFS Policy: Degree of Relationship

Degree of relationship – is a term used by the TANF program. The adult payee must be related to the child within the fifth degree of kinship to receive TANF cash assistance for the child. Policy regarding this term is located at:

  • SoonerCare (Medicaid) [OE]:
  • TANF:
    • 340:10-3-56. Structure of the assistance unit;
    • 340:10-9-1. Relationship of payee to child;
    • 340:10-19-2. Emergency assistance to needy families with children; and
    • 340:10-22-1. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Supported Permanency Program.
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