Redetermination of Eligibility Requirements 400-19-30

(Revised 8/1/11 ML #3272)

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Eligibility for every TANF household is redetermined each month using the TANF Monthly Report. The purpose of the annual Redetermination of Eligibility is to carefully examine all relevant factors of eligibility including deprivation, income, assets, and household composition, as well as to identify any inconsistencies in the information provided through the monthly report or the interview. Effective June 1, 2010, a face-to-face interview is no longer required when completing the annual Redetermination of Eligibility.  

 

The automated computer system provides an alert to the TANF Eligibility Worker when a redetermination is due and automatically sends the Redetermination of Eligibility due notice advising them that the annual redetermination is due. The TANF Monthly Report/ Redetermination form is sent to the TANF Primary Individual on approximately the 25th of the month prior to the month due.

 

A redetermination of eligibility form submitted during normal business hours is considered received on the date submitted. When a redetermination of eligibility form is submitted after business hours, on a weekend or holiday, the redetermination of eligibility is considered received the next business day.

Note: The TANF Eligibility Worker must document the date a redetermination of eligibility form is filed by recording the date received on the form.

 

If the recipient fails to complete the redetermination process by the last day of the redetermination due month, the case will automatically close since continued eligibility cannot be determined. When a case closes due to recipient failure to complete the redetermination process, the individual must reapply for assistance.

 

Counties must use forms and notices developed by the Department of Human Services (DHS) for the purposes of informing and advising clients of the status of their redetermination and their rights and responsibilities.