Cash Assistance Handbook Policy Clarifications

PC Number

Description

Chapter/Section or Appendix

PC Date

PCA-21642-122

Eligibility for Benefits for Parolees from Afghanistan or Ukraine

122

February 15, 2024

PCA-21619-107, EPP-21619-135

Revised Guidance for Electronically mailing (E-mailing) the Agreement of Mutual Responsibility (AMR) (PA 1661) for Signature

107

135

Revised February 28, 2024

January 25, 2024

ESA-21598-135

Employment and Training (E&T) Special Allowances: School Supplies, Clothing, and Mileage

135

January 8, 2024

PCA-21581-131

Support Requirements and Responsibilities

131

December 27, 2023

PCA-20843-122

Revised Guidance on Potential Eligibility for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Medical Assistance (MA) for individuals who have Parolee Status

122

Revised October 19, 2023

May 18, 2022

PCA_21263-150

Unemployment Compensation (UC) Reduction for 2023

150

March 13, 2023

PCA-21167-150

Treatment of Partnership Income

150

December 19, 2022

PCA-21118-122

Guidance on Potential Eligibility for Cuban/Haitian Entrants for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Medical Assistance, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Individuals who Provide an I-220A Order of Release on Recognizance with a Notice to Appear

122

November 8, 2022

PCA-20935-122

Ukrainian Special Consideration

122

June 21, 2022

PCA-20914-150

Treatment of Donation-Based Crowdfunding, Digital Wallets, Cryptocurrency, and Gift Cards

150

June 1, 2022

EPP-20908-135

Can the County Assistance Office (CAO) refer an individual to KEYS if individual is enrolled in or has an interest in enrolling at the community college that is not located in that CAO’s county?

135

May 26, 2022

PCA-20816-171

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Temporary Waiver of Semi-Annual Reporting (SAR)

171

March 17, 2022

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

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-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-20165-122

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

122

September 25, 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-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

Revised September 14, 2023

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-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-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 February 28, 2024, Replacing February 20, 2024