Temporary Assistance/Case Management Manual

0262.020.05.10 Caretaker-Payees Age 60 or Older

A caretaker-payee is the Temporary Assistance (TA) recipient head-of-household who is the custodial caretaker of a child under age 18. A caretaker-payee, age 60 years or older, is exempt from participation by reason of age.

Verify age using any official identification (such as a driver’s license) or other birth records.