Cash Certification Periods Expiring March 31, 2020 through June 30, 2020 Extended 6 Months

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05/26/2020

Policy Memo

Summary:

  • TANF certification periods were extended 6 months for TANF cases ending March 31, 2020 through May 31, 2020.
  • TANF cases that have an ending certification period of June 30, 2020 will be extended an additional 6 months.

Due to the COVID-19 crisis and the extra burden imposed on workers and the TANF community, the Illinois Department of Human services is extending the certification periods for TANF cases that expire March 31, 2020 through June 30, 2020.

TANF Certification Periods

IES will be programmed to extend the certification periods for TANF cases that have an ending certification period of March 31, 2020 through June 30, 2020. The certification period for these cases will be extended by 6 months.

Example:

  • TANF certification period ends March 31, 2020. New ending certification date will be September 30, 2020.
  • TANF certification period ends April 30, 2020. New ending certification date will be October 31, 2020.
  • TANF certification period ends May 31, 2020. New ending certification date will be November 30, 2020.
  • TANF certification period ends June 30, 2020. New ending certification date will be December 31, 2020.

[signed copy on file]

Gracie B. Hou

Secretary, Illinois Department of Human Services