- (1) Food Stamps Only. Food Stamp allotments may be obtained either by issuance of an “Authorization to Participate” (ATP) HS-0758 card entitling the household to receive coupons of a specified value, or direct mail issuance.
- (2) AFDC Only. An AFDC grant may be in the form of an assistance check issued directly to the recipient or other designated payee or a vendor payment issued to a provider of specified services on behalf of the recipient (as in situations involving Foster Home Care).
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 14-3-102 and 14-8-103; PL 97-35; and 45 CFR 233.110, 234.11, 234.60. Administrative History: Original rule filed August 15, 1980; effective September 29, 1980. Repeal and new rule filed December 10, 1981; effective January 25, 1982.