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The adopted rule effectuates changes to Chapter IV of the Public Assistance Manual Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) consistent with a legislative change to 22 M.R.S. § 3762 made by P.L. 2023, Ch. 29, An Act to Improve Family Economic Security Under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program.
The adopted rule updated Chapter IV, B, INCOME DISREGARDS as follows:
- B(3) removed “one of”
- B(3)(a) added “A current recipient with new employment that was obtained while actively participating in, and in compliance with, the TANF/PaS and ASPIRE programs; or”
- B(3)(b) added “an increase in” and replace “or” with “and”
- B(3)(c) The increase in earned income occurred while actively participating in, and in compliance with, the TANF/PaS program” replaced “An applicant with earned income and the assistance group has passed the income eligibility test located below in (F)(1).”
- B(3)(c)(i) added “applicable” and “or they meet the conditions included in (d) below.”
- B(3)(e) “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)” replaced “Food Supplement Program.”
The adopted rule changes are effective retroactive to October 1, 2024 consistent with P.L. 2023 Ch. 29. Retroactive rulemaking is permissible under 22 M.R.S. § 42(8) as this update is a benefit to recipients or beneficiaries and does not have an adverse financial effect on either providers or beneficiaries or recipients.
This rule will not have an adverse impact on municipalities or small businesses.
Statutory Authority: 22 M.R.S. §§ 42(1), 3762(3)(A)-(B)
Effective Date: October 13, 2024
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Office: Office for Family Independence
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Email: Alexandria.Lauritzen@maine.gov
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