TANF Pay After Performance Requirements 400-19-40

 

Overview 400-19-40-05

(Revised 6/1/10 ML #3218)

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The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 required states to engage a minimum of one-half of all TANF recipients who are not exempt from the JOBS program in productive work activities leading to self-sufficiency. States are required to report to Health and Human Services (HHS) the actual hours of participation in a TANF work activity by a JOBS participant.  

 

Effective with new TANF applications received on or after April 1, 2009, ‘Pay after Performance’ (PAP) policy was implemented, which affects TANF applicants who are required to participate in the JOBS Program.  During the first four (4) months of receipt of TANF benefits, these JOBS participants will receive a TANF grant for their children’s financial needs only. Only after they have met their monthly work participation requirements will the JOBS participant receive their portion of the grant as a supplemental benefit.