The specified relative does not have to be included in the budget group if both of the following apply:
55 Pa. Code ยง 171.21(b)(1)(ii)
The specified relative is not required to be a member of the budget group (see Chapter 110, Budget Groups).
The specified relative chooses not to be included in the budget group.
One person who meets the specified relative definition for all dependent children in one or more TANF budget groups may be designated as the specified relative for each budget group, even though he or she is not a member of the budget group, if:
He or she is not required to be a member of the budget group; and
He or she chooses not to be included in the budget group; or
He or she is included in another TANF budget group.
Two or more specified relatives may be exercising responsibility for the care and control of dependent children in different budget groups who live in the same residence. A different specified relative may be designated for each TANF budget group.
Reviewed July 30, 2013