Section 1240-01-04-.08 - DOCUMENTING CASE FILE - FOOD STAMPS/AFDC(1) Verification of Resources. If verification was required because of questionable information, the worker must document why it was considered questionable and what documents were used to resolve it.(2) Actions on Cases Receiving One-Time Payments (a) Case File Review. Upon obtaining information that a certified HH/AG has received one-time payment, the worker shall review the case file in order to determine if the amount received, in addition to the amount of resources listed on the application, will exceed resource limitation for the particular HH/AG.(b) If Resources Do Not Exceed Limits in 1240-01-04-.02. If the amount does not exceed the limitation, the case file should be annotated to document the information received and the household should be notified in accordance with the procedures for reported changes.(c) If Resources Exceed Limits in 1240-01-04-.02. Food Stamps Only. If the total amount exceeds the allowable resources limitation, the HH/AG should be given an opportunity to update its entire resource statement. If it declines to do so or the amount of resources still exceeds the limit, the worker shall take action to terminate the HH's/AG's certification.(d) If Resources Exceed Limits in 1240-01-04-.02 - AFDC Only. 1. If the amount of a non-recurring lump sum payment exceeds DHS personal property reserve limits for the aid group, the A/R must be notified that the possession of the resource causes the aid group to be ineligible but that he/she may reapply as soon as the resource is within the limit for the aid group. Action to close the case will be initiated. However, at the point that the A/R reapplies and the resources are within appropriate limits, eligibility again exists (if all other eligibility requirements continue to be met). In some instances assistance will continue uninterrupted even though a client received a substantial lump sum payment.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-01-04-.08
Original rule filed August 15, 1980; effective September 29. 1980; Repeal and new rule filed December 10, 1981; effective January 25, 1982. Amendment filed October 9, 1987; effective January 27, 1988.Authority: T.C.A. § 14-8-106 and PL 97-35.