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The proposed rule change would update the Public Assistance Manual Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) consistent with legislative changes made to 22 M.R.S. § 3769-C made by P.L. 2024, Ch. 622, An Act to Reduce the Number of Children Living in Deep Poverty by Adjusting Assistance for Low-income Families.
The proposed rule change would update the Maximum Benefit and Standard of Need Chart by increasing the maximum amount of monthly TANF assistance by an amount equal to 20% of the maximum payments that were in effect on January 1, 2024. In addition, 22 M.R.S. § 3769-C(1)(D) requires that the Department increase Appendix Chart, page 3, Standard of Need and Maximum Grant, each October based on the Cost-of-Living Increase used by the Social Security Administration.
It is the intent of the Department that proposed changes to this rule will be in effect as of October 1, 2024 consistent with SSA COLA increases.
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Office: Office for Family Independence
Routine technical
Email: Alexandria.Lauritzen@maine.gov
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