Alternatives to Unrestricted Money Payments 400-19-120-30

(Revised 6/1/10 ML #3218)

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As described in Section 400-19-120-25, Unrestricted Payment of TANF Benefits, the unrestricted money payment is the basic method for providing assistance payments. A small number of recipients manage their money in a manner that is clearly detrimental to the well being of their children, themselves, or other household members. Two alternatives to unrestricted money payment principles which can assist such recipients in managing their financial affairs are:

1. Protective payments; and

2. Vendor payments.