Cash Assistance Handbook Policy Clarifications

PC Number

Description

Chapter/Section or Appendix

PC Date

PCA-20698-131

Support Requirement when Domestic Relations Office (DRO) is closed due to COVID-19

131

December 29, 2021

PCA-20723-178

The use of Social Media to verify Applicant/Recipient Information

178

December 27, 2021

PCA-20654-150

Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) Payments

150

December 6, 2021

PCA-20693-122

Afghan Special Immigrants

122

Revised November 15, 2021

November 8, 2021

PCA-20622-122

How to Identify the New Population of Afghan Special Immigrants, Individuals and Families of Individuals who Assisted the U.S. Overseas

122

August 13, 2021

PCA-20577-150

2021 Advance Child Tax Credit Payment

150

July 27, 2021

PCT-20038-107

Authorizing Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) without a signed Agreement of Mutual Responsibility (AMR) during the coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency

107

Revised June 25, 2021

July 27, 2020

PCA-20515-150

Extension of Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act Unemployment Benefits

150

June 22, 2021

PCA-20488-150

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Benefit Status “In Progress”

150

May 18, 2021

PCA-20418-150

Guidance on how the County Assistance Office adjust the Unemployment Compensation payment at application when a copy of a Claim Confirmation Letter or Notice of Financial Determination is provided  

 

150

April 7, 2021

PCA-20268-150

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 133) expands provision of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 Economic Stimulus Payments

150

January 5, 2021

PCA-20244-150

Finalizing or Continuing the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Unemployment Compensation (UC) Income received due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency

150

Revised February 10, 2021

January 12, 2021

PCA-20142-107

Conducting Partial Reviews for Agreement of Mutual Responsibility (AMR) Update during the COVID-19 Emergency

107

September 29, 2020

PCA-20115-150

Pennsylvania has been approved to pay an extra $300 per week in disaster assistance benefits as part of the Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) Program from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

150

September 29, 2020

PCA-20081-150

Verifying Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Unemployment Compensation (UC) Income received due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency

150

September 29, 2020

PCA-20165-122

Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Initial Verification Requests and Sponsorship Compliance

122

September 25, 2020

PCA-19921-150

Counting Hazard Pay for All Programs during the coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency

150

Revised October 16, 2020

September 10, 2020

ESA-20048-135

Guidance on Special Allowances (SPALs) for TANF recipients related to electronic devices or personal computers

135.6

July 31, 2020

PCA-19983-137

Noncontinuous Eligibility (NCE) Dates for Emergency Assistance Program (EAP) Applications

137

June 3, 2020

PCA-19818-178

Guidance on Verification Requirements during the COVID-19 emergency

178

May 22, 2020

PCA-19846-176

TANF and SNAP Processing during the COVID-19 Emergency

176

April 15, 2020

PCA-19847-870

Acceptable Appeal Requests during the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency       

Not linked

April 15, 2020

PCA-19804-150

Decrease or Termination of Income Due to the Coronavirus

150

March 23, 2020

PCA-19793-180

Completing the HS 764 to Issue an ACCESS Card in Pilot Counties

180

March 18, 2020

PCA-19353-120

Verification Requirements for Updating a Client’s Name and Gender in eCIS         

120

July 11, 2019

PCG-19362-106

General Assistance (GA) for individuals in Assisted Living Facilities and Personal Care Boarding Homes

106

May 2, 2019

PCT-19193-150

Child Support and TANF Eligibility

150

January 18, 2019

EPP-19205-135

Employment & Training - Policy/Procedure

135.2

December 20, 2018

PCG-19187-106

General Assistance (GA) Cash Interview

106

November 19, 2018

PCG-19132-104

Rejecting GA application due to exceeding time limits for D&A and DV

104

October 17, 2018

PCA-19088-930

Completing the PA 162VR for Verification Related to Exchanges 4 and 5

Not Linked

September 6, 2018

PCA-18914-178

Change to ARRC 123 alert due date

178

September 4, 2018

PCT 18946-122

Qualified non-citizens and the five-year bar

122

May 29, 2018

PCA 18950-122

Non-Citizen Immigration Status

122

May 29, 2018

PCA 18905-171

Signature on SAR/LIN

171

May 2, 2018

PCA 18808-150

Unemployment Compensation (UC) Reduction for 2018

150.3

January 24, 2018

PCA-18486-122

Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) – Upload and Attach Secondary Verification

122.32

May 16, 2017

ESA-18589-135

Vehicle Value

135.66

July 24, 2017

ESA-18584-135

Special Allowance for Towing a Disabled Vehicle

135.66

July 24, 2017

PCA-18505-192

Medical Assistance (MA) Suspension Process for Recipients Who Have Been Incarcerated

Not Linked

May 24, 2017

PCA-17827-150

Increase in Gross Social Security Income and Medicare Part B Premium Effective January 2016

150

January 14, 2016

PCA-17811-137

Work History/Job Skills Training Review for Diversion

137.52

December 2015

PCA-17734-137

Transitional Cash Assistance Eligibility for Exempt Volunteers

135.5, 137.31

October 21, 2015

PCA-17619-108

Incorrect Link in Operations Memorandum 150601

108.91,  178 App D

July 13, 2015

EPP-17241-135

Appropriate KEYS Referrals

135.212, 135 App. F

July 18, 2014

PCA-17131-178

Additional Verification of UC/EUC Benefit Status

178.71

May 7, 2014

ESA 17122-135

Vehicle Repair Cost - Non-Owner

135.66

May 1, 2014

EPP 17108-135

Additional Fees for GED Testing

135.6

April 23, 2014

EPP 17075-178

Deeming Community Service Hours in Non-Pure TANF/SNAP Households

135.213

April 15, 2014

PCA 17095-178

Extended Unemployment Compensation (EUC) and data Exchange 2

178.71

April 15, 2014

PCA 17075-178

Verification Requirements and Options

178.1

April 1, 2014

PCA-16990-178

Changes in SSA Field Office Verification Services

178.1

January 27, 2014

PMT-16988-339

Transitional Medical Assistance After transitional Cash Closure

137.31

January 24, 2014

PO-16867-950

Social Security Number Delays Due to the Shutdown

104.4

October 7, 2013

EPP 16783-135

Reviewing a Temporary Incapacity (TANF ETP Status Code 53)

Not Linked

July 29, 2013

EPP16762-104

Good Cause Consideration for TANF Applicants who Cannot Conduct Job Search

104.3

July 17, 2013

PCT 16676-131

Compliance with Support Requirements/Supplemental OTI

131.3

June 3, 2013

EPP 16649-135

RESET Sanction Policy for Extended TANF

135.862

June 4, 2013

PCT 16707-105

SSI parents as NA members in TANF budget

Not Linked

June 13, 2013

PCA 16708-140

Resource Determination for Individuals without Bank Accounts

140.3

June 17, 2013

EPP 16694-135

Permanently Sanctioned Individuals and Other Household Members

135.742

June 25, 2013

EPP 16610-135

Compliance with RESET requirements for one week and thereafteCr

135.72

June 3, 2013

PCT 16676-131

Compliance with Support Requirements/Supplemental OTI

131.3

June 4, 2013

EPP 16628-135

The RESET Book, Form 1680

Not Linked

May 8, 2013

PCA 16615-150

Unemployment Compensation and Sequestration

150.3

Reposted May 20, 2013

EPP 16590-135

Transportation Allowance for TCA Cases

135.6, 137.31

April 3, 2013

PCG-16568-162  

Elimination of Pre-Release Grants

192.5

March 8, 2013

EPP-16563-135

Effect of Noncompliance for Fines and Costs on a Currently Sanctioned Client

135.72

March 8, 2013

ESA-16542-135

Sanctions and SPAL Overpayments

135.72

February 25, 2013

ESA-16541-135

SPALs associated with a Vehicle Purchase

135.6

February 25, 2013

ESA-16540-135

Narrative Template for Special Allowances (SPAL)

135.64

February 25, 2013

PCA-16208-138

Lodging at Ronald McDonald House

138

Revised August 10, 2012

PCA-15361-930

Law Enforcement Requests for Information

Not Linked

Revised May 8, 2011

July 7, 2010 (original date)

PCA-16170-178

 

PARIS Federal Match Issues

 
178.1

 

May 1, 2012

EPP-668-135

Instructions for Issuing a Special Allowance

Not Linked

March 8, 2012

EPP-677-135

Child Care and SPALS for Students Taking On-line Classes

Not Linked

March 7, 2012

PCA-16091-104

Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Unemployment Compensation Rule Changes

Not Linked

February 29, 2012

ESA-402-535

Enrolled in KEYS and Requesting a Car Repair

Not Linked

February 7, 2012

PCA-15411-150

Update on UC, EUC and EB in Pennsylvania

150.3, 157.1

August 2, 2010

EPP-632-135

Can We Pay a Child Care Registration Fee?

135.66

April 19, 2010

EPP-628-135

Updated Diversion Eligibility Desk Guide

Not linked

March 3, 2010

EPP-626-135

Calculating Self-Employment Hours

Not linked

February 22, 2010

ESA-373-138

Questions Submitted from County Assistance Office (CAO) Staff

Not linked

October 21, 2009

PCA-14988-150

Reimbursement of Out-of-Pocket Subsidized Child Care Expenses

150.5

October 19, 2009

EPP-618-135

Two Parent Household and One Parent is Disabled

Not linked

August 20, 2009

PCA-14846-150

Treatment of Summer Youth Program Wages

150.2

July 7, 2009

EPP-610-135

Residence Verification / Comply with RESET

Not linked

February 3, 2009

EPP-607-135

What is the Client’s Obligation of Resolving a Barrier to Meet the WPR while Waiting on a Appeal Hearing?

Not linked

February 3, 2009

EPP-604-135

How Does the CAO Authorize a Diversion Payment in the Appropriate Code

Not linked

January 16, 2009

EPP-605-135

Parents Appealing SSI Decision and Who Do Not Want Extended TANF (ETANF) for Themselves

Not linked

January 16, 2009

PCA-14544-150

Special SSI Recipient Income/Cash Eligibility for other Household Members

150.5

December 23, 2008

PCA-14534-131

Requirements for a new PA/CS 643A, Certification of Cooperation Paper Referral

104.54

December 9, 2008

ESA-367-138

Applicant authorized for expedited services for benefits after the 15th of the initial month

Not linked

November 18, 2008

PCA-14486-177

Stockpiled Manual Notices

177.1

October 29, 2008

PCA-14456-150

Individuals Receiving Social Security from Multiple Claims

150.3

October 14, 2008

EPP-593-135

Closing the Medical Budget When Issuing a Diversion Payment

Not linked

September 19, 2008

PCT-14296-177

Diversion Notices

103.33, 177.21

June 30, 2008

PWS-14285-137

Work Support Component and Extended Food Stamps

Not linked

June 23, 2008

EPP-587-135

Self-Initiated Second Training

Not linked

June 18, 2008

EPP-586-135

Verifying Expected Income to Qualify for Diversion

Not linked

June 17, 2008

EPP-580-135

Discussing Road to Economic Self Sufficiency through Employment and Training (RESET) and Domestic Violence Waivers (DV) with Clients

135.8

March 3, 2008

PCA-13679-135

Minimum Wage Increase and Work-Related Activities

135.4

April 18, 2007

PWS-13560-137

Refugees and Other Qualified Aliens - Work Support Component Program

Not linked

February 7, 2007

Updated December 29, 2021, Replacing December 10, 2021