Cash Assistance Handbook Policy Clarifications

PC Number

Description

Chapter/Section or Appendix

PC Date

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

EPP-18548-135

Can the CAOs return to using the ETP Code 61 for E&T volunteers now that the Code has been reintroduced for use as an ELECT code?

135.5

June 21, 2017

EPP 18504-135

Referrals for TANF Individuals Participating in Self-Initiated Vocational Education

135.2

May 25, 2017

PCA-18505-192

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

Not Linked

May 24, 2017

EPP 18398-135

Use of Indicator Tracking Code 74 for High School Students

135.2

March 30, 2017

PCA17827150

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

PCA17619108

Incorrect Link in Operations Memorandum 150601

108.91,  178 App D

July 13, 2015

ESA-17263-135

SPALs Beyond 12 Months Voc-Ed Time

135.21

August 7, 2014

EPP 17241-135

Appropriate KEYS Referrals

135.212, 135 App. F

July 18, 2014

EPP 17218-135

Appropriate Referrals – EARN vs. Work Ready

135.11

July 7, 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

PMA 16999118

2014 Federal Poverty Income Guidelines

Not Linked

January 30, 2014

PCA16990-178

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 16654-110

Compliance with Fines & Costs/Supplemental OTI

110.4

May 22, 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

PCA 16614-150

Unemployment Compensation (UC) Reduction

Not Linked

April 23, 2013

EPP 16590-135

Transportation Allowance for TCA Cases

135.6, 137.31

April 3, 2013

EPP-16573-135

Is KEYS a time limited project for TANF clients?

135.212

March 11, 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

ESA16542135

Sanctions and SPAL Overpayments

135.72

February 25, 2013

ESA16541135

SPALs associated with a Vehicle Purchase

135.6

February 25, 2013

ESA16540135

Narrative Template for Special Allowances (SPAL)

135.64

February 25, 2013

PCA15361930

Law Enforcement Requests for Information

Not Linked

Revised May 8, 2011

July 7, 2010 (original date)

PCA16170178

 

PARIS Federal Match Issues

 
178.1

 

May 1, 2012

EPP668135

Instructions for Issuing a Special Allowance

Not Linked

March 8, 2012

EPP677135

Child Care and SPALS for Students Taking On-line Classes

Not Linked

March 7, 2012

PCA16091104

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

Not Linked

February 29, 2012

ESA402535

Enrolled in KEYS and Requesting a Car Repair

Not Linked

February 7, 2012

EPP665135

Sanction Reconsiderations Continue

Not Linked

January 24, 2012

EPP664135

Applying the Limited Enrollment Policy when Cash is closed and the Client is terminated during Retention with a Contractor

Not Linked

 

January 4, 2012

PCA15411150

Puerto Rico Birth Certificate Validity Extension

121.3,122.21, 178.3

October 14, 2010

PCA15411150

Update on UC, EUC and EB in Pennsylvania

150.3, 157.1

August 2, 2010

EPP632135

Can We Pay a Child Care Registration Fee?

135.66

April 19, 2010

EPP629135

Terminating the Need for ETP Code 61, Except for ELECT

Not linked

March 18, 2010

EPP628135

Updated Diversion Eligibility Desk Guide

Not linked

March 3, 2010

EPP626135

Calculating Self-Employment Hours

Not linked

February 22, 2010

EPP627135

WSC Retention and OPS 091204Q

Not linked

February 22, 2010

ESA373138

Questions Submitted from County Assistance Office (CAO) Staff

Not linked

October 21, 2009

PCA14988150

Reimbursement of Out-of-Pocket Subsidized Child Care Expenses

150.5

October 19, 2009

EPP620135

Work Support Component Referrals and Budget Impasse

Not linked

August 20, 2009

EPP618135

Two Parent Household and One Parent is Disabled

Not linked

August 20, 2009

EPP617135

VWE for an Individual who has used the 12 Month Time Limit for Vocational Education

Not linked

August 20, 2009

EPP619135

Contracted Program Hourly Requirements

Not linked

August 20, 2009

PCA14846150

Treatment of Summer Youth Program Wages

150.2

July 7, 2009

EPP615135

Increase in Mileage Reimbursement

Not linked

June 10, 2009

EPP614135

Termination Code for a WSC Participant who Self-initiates into an Education Activity

Not linked

June 3, 2009

EPP613135

Students Referred to Contractors to Meet Participation Requirements During Breaks

Not linked

April 30, 2009

EPP612135

Issuing SPALS at the Increased Mileage Reimbursement Rate Retroactively

Not linked

April 30, 2009

EPP608135

Is the Client Eligible Under the “Once per job” Rule, Since there is a Change of Job?

Not linked

February 3, 2009

EPP610135

Residence Verification / Comply with RESET

Not linked

February 3, 2009

EPP607135

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

EPP606135

Applicants that Self-Initiate into Community College

Not linked

January 19, 2009

EPP604135

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

Not linked

January 16, 2009

EPP605135

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

Not linked

January 16, 2009

EPP603135

Can a Client Over 22 Years of Age Self-Initiate in a GED

Not linked

January 14, 2009

PCA14544150

Special SSI Recipient Income/Cash Eligibility for other Household Members

150.5

December 23, 2008

ESA368138

FBI Fingerprinting Fee for Child Care as a Special Allowance

135.6

December 18, 2008

EPP602135

KEYS Program Exception Policy

Not linked

December 12, 2008

EPP599135

Vacation Time

Not linked

December 12, 2008

ESA369138

Daily Status D3057 Lists Changes That Will be Made to CCCOTI for Special Allowances

135.6

December 10, 2008

EPP600135

Business Shows no Profits must Client Show Proof of 30 Hours per Week

Not linked

December 10, 2008

PCA14534131

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

104.54

December 9, 2008

EPP594135

Are TANF Applicants who are Self-Initiated, Now Eligible for WSC?

Not linked

November 18, 2008

ESA367138

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

Not linked

November 18, 2008

PCA14486177

Stockpiled Manual Notices

177.1

October 29, 2008

PCA14456150

Individuals Receiving Social Security from Multiple Claims

150.3

October 14, 2008

EPP593135

Closing the Medical Budget When Issuing a Diversion Payment

Not linked

September 19, 2008

EPP592135

OPS Memo 08-08-01 and KEYS

Not linked

September 16, 2008

ESA364138

Request for a Second Vehicle for Household

Not linked

September 10, 2008

EPP478135

Inter-County Transfers and the Maximizing Participation Project (MPP)

Not linked

May 11, 2004; revised July 10, 2008

PCT14296177

Diversion Notices

103.33, 177.21

June 30, 2008

EPP589135

Conciliation Process Prior to Contractor Termination

Not linked

June 26, 2008

PWS14285137

Work Support Component and Extended Food Stamps

Not linked

June 23, 2008

EPP587135

Self-Initiated Second Training

Not linked

June 18, 2008

EPP586135

Verifying Expected Income to Qualify for Diversion

Not linked

June 17, 2008

EPP580135

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

135.8

March 3, 2008

PCT14096178

Keeping Copies of Pay Stubs

171.32

February 25, 2008

PCA13679135

Minimum Wage Increase and Work-Related Activities

135.4

April 18, 2007

PWS13560137

Refugees and Other Qualified Aliens - Work Support Component Program

Not linked

February 7, 2007

EPP521135

Good Cause as Being Excluded from Participating in WSC

Not linked

October 3, 2006

ECC230138

How are on-site day-care arrangements handled?

183.3

Revised July 21, 2004

ECC174183

Child Care Payments for Home Schooling

183.24

April 27, 2001

Updated January 24, 2018 , Replacing July 24, 2017