Best Practices

What to cover when interviewing a client

How to Remove TANF Work Sanction (52A Closure) Penalty Income

Identify the SS number of the person with the penalty income Go to IMS and type FSPI (space) SS number, Press Enter Tab  once and enter FSPU, Press Enter The list below details the codes for the TYPE field: W = Case Closed for TANF Work Non-Cooperation A = School Attendance TANF Program Violation C = Child […]

Coding Incapacity for TANF

The case remains in application status until incapacity is determined by the TANF Worker. To determine incapacity, the worker has the client sign Form HIPAA-3, Authorization to Disclose Medical Records, and submit it with Form TW-27, TANF Work Tolerance Report, to a medical professional. Once the completed TW-27 is returned, the worker determines incapacity and, […]

UpdatedSanctions Process – Failure to Participate

Sanctions Process

Synchronizing Review Dates on TANF Cases

Information on how to synchronize review dates on TANF cases.

How Do I Create a TANF Case?

Instructions to create a TANF case using the PS1B transaction in IMS. In IMS, type ps1b Press Enter Tab to Case Number field and enter J Tab to Section Field and enter B Enter App Date in MM/DD/YY format Enter Supervisor Number Enter Worker Number Enter County Number Enter Office Code Unemployed Parent Indicator (UE PT) is […]

UpdatedELIGIBILITY – What Forms Are Needed for a Renewal?

Forms Required for TANF Renewal

UpdatedELIGIBILITY – When is a TANF RenewalRequired?

How Often is a TANF Renewal Required? All TANF cases must be renewed at least once every 12 months, unless one of the following conditions applies. Cases meeting these conditions require a renewal every 6 months: Payment standard reductions because of program violations per OAC 340:10-3-57(g) Hardship extension approvals per OAC 340:10-3-56(a)(2)(E) Note: These may require […]

Home Visits

340:10-2-2 340:10-3-56 Home visits are an integral part of providing services/benefits and promoting safety and stability for families. Home visits are appropriate when: Confirmation of the accuracy of information cannot be obtained from other sources An office visit would create a hardship on the household A TANF case is closed due to failure to cooperate […]

UpdatedELIGIBILITY – Program Violations

Types of TANF Program Violations