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(Revised 11/1/07 ML #3115)
If information reported by the household on the Monthly Report, or in writing, results in ineligibility for the next benefit month, the case must be either suspended (if due to an extra check) or closed. An adequate notice must be mailed no later than the close of business on the third to the last working day of a month, so it is received by the household no later than the date the household would normally receive benefits. The effective date of the suspension or closing is the last day of the current benefit month.
If information received by the county social service office results in ineligibility but the information is not reported by the household on the Monthly Report, nor is it submitted in writing, a timely notice must be issued before the case can be closed or suspended. If the notice can be issued 10 days prior to the regular TANF payment date (a timely notice), the effective dates of the closing or suspension are the same as in the previous paragraph. If a timely notice cannot be issued within ten (10) days prior to the regular TANF payment, a payment must be issued. The effective date of the closing or suspension is the last day of the next benefit month.
If a change in household circumstances results in ineligibility or a reduced benefit amount and the county social service office is unable to send an adequate or timely notice to reduce or terminate benefits due to time constraints, the TANF benefit must be authorized and paid. However, any benefit paid to a household not eligible for such benefit amount shall be considered an overpayment subject to recoupment.
