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IN SB0527
Bill
Status
1/17/2017
Primary Sponsor
Mark Stoops
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AI Summary
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Sets TANF income eligibility at not more than 50% of the federal income poverty level, requiring the division of family resources to amend the state TANF plan accordingly.
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Repeals IC 12-14-2-5, which previously established fixed need payment amounts ($155 for a dependent child or essential person, $255 for both, and $65 for each additional child).
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Maintains eligibility provisions for dependent children living with relatives aged 18 or older, with exceptions for cases where custody was obtained solely to establish TANF eligibility.
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Preserves a minimum $10 cash assistance benefit for families with employment earnings whose income exceeds the need threshold but remains below 100% of federal poverty level.
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Effective July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
TANF eligibility. Sets the income eligibility requirements for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program at not more than 50% of the federal income poverty level. Requires the division of family resources to amend the state TANF plan or take any other action necessary to implement the income requirements. Repeals a statute that sets the amount of need payments for the TANF program.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Family and Children Services
1/17/2017