§ 12-14-1-1.7 — Extended eligibility for certain dependent children and pregnant women

Indiana § 12-14-1-1.7

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Art. 14: FAMILY ASSISTANCE SERVICES
• Ch. 1: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families; Eligibility

Text

7. (a) The division shall, before July 1, 2025,
determine whether an individual is eligible for TANF assistance based
on the individual's amount of need set forth in 470 IAC 10.3-4-3 (as in
effect on January 1, 2022).
(b) After June 30, 2025, and before July 1, 2027, a dependent child
or a woman described in section 1(f) of this chapter who:
(1) otherwise qualifies for assistance; and
(2) is part of an assistance group that has a gross income that is
not more than thirty-five (35%) percent of the federal income
poverty level;
is eligible for TANF assistance.
(c) After June 30, 2027, a dependent child or a woman described in
section 1(f) of this chapter who:
(1) otherwise qualifies for assistance; and
(2) is part of an assistance group that has a gross income that is
not more than fifty (50%) percent of the federal income poverty
level;
is eligible for TANF assistance.
(d) The division shall amend the state TANF plan or take any other
action necessary to implement this section.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.103-2023, SEC.3.