Mr. and Mrs. J are applying for TANF for themselves and their 2 children. One child receives SSI. Mrs. J is employed. Her gross monthly income is anticipated to be $1000.
Income exceeds Payment Level; therefore, the family is not eligible for TANF Cash.*IES will automatically review for medical coverage.
Ms. P lives with her 3 children. She is employed. She earns $200 a week. Therefore, convert income to a monthly amount, see PM 10-01-03-a and her anticipated earnings are $860.
Prospective income does not exceed the Payment Level. Therefore, income is compared to the Payment Level to figure the benefit amount.
Ms. P is eligible for a cash benefit of $447 ($662 - $215).
* See WAG 25-03-02 (1)
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