1. (a) Other explanations to be given during the application interview are listed below.

2. (b) Family cap.

   1. (1)

      1. (A) A child who is born while the mother is receiving transitional employment assistance (TEA) cash assistance, either for other children or as a minor child herself, will not be included in the case for cash assistance purposes unless the TEA case closes and remains closed for a period of six (6) continuous months.
      2. (B) In addition, a child who is born within nine (9) months of the month TEA benefits were terminated to the mother will not be included for payment unless the mother’s case has been closed continuously for six (6) months.

   2. (2)

      1. (A) This provision applies equally to:

3. (i) Applicants who are pregnant and deliver after certification; and

   1. (ii) Recipients who become pregnant after certification.

      1. (B) There are no exceptions.

   2. (3)

      1. (A) Note. The family cap provision does not apply to a child who moves into the home from another home.
      2. (B) See 20 CAR § 502-908.

   3. (4)

      1. (A) The county office will thoroughly explain this provision to the applicant and minor parent, if appropriate.
      2. (B) It should be pointed out to the applicant that the provision applies to teenagers included in the unit as well as the adult.

      3. (C)

         1. (i) Therefore, if a teen gives birth after the case is certified, that newborn will not be added to the payment.
         2. (ii) See 20 CAR § 502-907.
         3. (c) Administrative hearings.
   4. (1) The county office will explain that the applicant may request a hearing if his or her application is denied or is not acted upon with reasonable promptness.
   5. (2) In addition, if approved for benefits, it will be explained that he or she will have the right to request a hearing if the assistance payment is reduced, discontinued, or terminated.

   6. (3) Refer to 20 CAR § 502-1501 et seq., for more detailed information concerning administrative hearings.

      1. (d) Voter registration.
   7. (1) If the applicant indicated on the application form that he or she would like to register to vote, the applicant will be offered a Voter Registration Application.
   8. (2) Refer to Voter Registration Appendix for voter registration policy and procedures.

4. (e) Extended support services.

   1. (1) The county office will explain the availability of extended support services, which include Medicaid and child care assistance, when a case is closed due to employment.
   2. (2) Refer to section 5000 of the DHS TEA Case Management Manual for detailed information regarding other extended support services.

5. (f) Department of Human Services case management services.

   1. (1) During the interview, the Program Eligibility Specialist will explain to the applicant that upon approval, a referral will be made to the Department of Human Services for case management services.
   2. (2) The Department of Human Services case manager will perform all case management activities in accordance with 20 CAR pt. 503.

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows at the beginning of the section: “07/01/99” This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows at the beginning of subsection (b): "02/27/18" This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows at the beginning of subsections (c) and (d): "07/01/97" This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows at the beginning of subsections (e) and (f): "12/06/11"