IM-45 UPDATE TO TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE (TA) DIVERSION ELIGIBILITY POLICY AND A NEW MAXIMUM TA GRANT AMOUNT AND MAXIMUM CASH DIVERSION AMOUNTS CHART

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Department of Social Services
Family Support Division
PO Box 2320
Jefferson City, Missouri

TO:  ALL FAMILY SUPPORT OFFICES

FROM: KIM EVANS, DIRECTOR

SUBJECT: UPDATE TO TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE (TA) DIVERSION ELIGIBILITY POLICY AND A NEW MAXIMUM TA GRANT AMOUNT AND MAXIMUM CASH DIVERSION AMOUNTS CHART

MANUAL REVISION #
0242.010.00

 

DISCUSSION:

TA Diversion policy has been updated to clarify the following:

  • The maximum amount allowed for a lump sum payment is based on the TA maximum benefit for the household size for a two or three-month period.
  • If the amount requested is greater than the allowable maximum, the participant is not eligible for Diversion as the maximum amount would not be able to satisfy their immediate need.
  • If the verified need amount is less than the maximum 2-month TA grant amount, the household is only eligible for the 2-month Diversion amount.
  • A participant is not eligible for Diversion if an adult in the household has reached their TA cash benefit lifetime limit.

The Maximum TA Grant and Maximum Cash Diversion Chart has been created to assist in determining the maximum lump sum amount for cash diversion based on household size.

 

NECESSARY ACTION:

  • Review this memorandum with appropriate staff.

 

 

 

KE/hs