(a)

1. (1) 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.
2. (2) 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.

(b)

1. (1) This provision applies equally to:

   1. (A) Applicants who are pregnant and deliver after certification; and
   2. (B) Participants who become pregnant after certification.
2. (2) There are no exceptions.
3. (3) The income and resources of a child excluded due to the family cap are disregarded when determining the family’s continued eligibility for and amount of cash assistance.

(c)

1. (1) Since the newborn is not eligible for cash assistance, the father of such newborn living in the home, who is not already included in the assistance unit, will not be added to the unit solely due to the birth of the child.
2. (2) His income and resources will not be considered for cash assistance.
3. (3) However, if he and the mother marry, he will be added (as the stepparent of the child or children receiving cash assistance) and his income and resources will then be considered.

(d)

1. (1) The family cap provision does not apply to a child who moves into the home from another home.
2. (2) See 20 CAR § 503-408.

(e)

1. (1) A separate Medicaid determination for the child may be required.
2. (2) Refer to Medical Services Policy Manual, 20 CAR pt. 500.
3. (3) Form DCO-115, OCSE Information Referral, will be completed for referral to the Office of Child Support Enforcement of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration, if appropriate.