The following sections describe the treatment of income and budgeting to determine eligibility and level of benefits,
- (1) General Policy Matters. All sources of income are to be explored and gross nonexempt income from all sources shall be verified prior to approval or continuation of benefit except when a Food Stamp household qualifies for expedited service. The applicant/recipient has primary responsibility for providing acceptable verification of income. If he/she is unable to secure/provide acceptable verification the worker shall give reasonable assistance in securing the required information.
- (2) Requirement to Apply for Other Benefits - (AFDC Only). As a condition of eligibility for AFDC, a person who is reasonably certain to be entitled to any other cash benefit or tax credit (not SSI) must apply for and accept such benefit or tax credit for himself/herself and/or any member of the assistance group. Failure to apply for or to accept the benefit renders the applicant/grantee relative ineligible to be included as a member of the aid group. His/her needs may not be taken into consideration in the AFDC budget or for the purpose of diverting any other income.
Authority: T.C.A. § 14-8-106; 45 C.F.R. 233.20; and PL 97-35. Administrative History: Original rule filed August 15, 1980; effective September 29, 1980. Repeal and new rule filed December 10, 1981; effective January 25, 1982.