Appendix B: Special Needs and Supportive Services Allowance Reason Codes

Reason Codes	Special Allowances
119	Emergency Shelter grant (federal/state)
120	Emergency Shelter grant (state)
121	Emergency Assistance to prevent eviction (federal/state)
122	Emergency Assistance to prevent eviction (state)
123	Emergency Assistance temporary shelter – disaster (fed/state)
124	Emergency Assistance temporary shelter – disaster (state)
200	Transportation for medical/psych exam Transportation for an agency treatment plan Transportation to comply with operational requirements Transportation for EPSDT Medical meals and lodging
230	Hearing Aid Batteries/Maintenance
231	Clothing/Personal Care Items
232	Transportation, meals and lodging required to decrease need

Special Allowances for Supportive Services Related to Employment and Training
242 Non-working TANF	Moving allowance transportation for a licensed carrier, rental, labor, other for a move due to a health hazard. NOTE: Available to recipients of TANF or SSI
842 Working TANF	Moving allowance due to a health hazard –transportation
250 FS Non-working TANF	Moving costs to relocate /accept employment Transportation to apply/accept employment Transportation to apply/attend training Transportation apply/attend school/college Rail or air transportation costs for training, interview, relocation
850 Working TANF	Moving costs to relocate /accept employment Transportation to apply/accept employment Transportation to apply/attend training Transportation apply/ attend school/college Rail or air transportation costs for training, interview, relocation Citizen’s Action Committee transportation costs
254 FS Non-working TANF	Labor to relocate/accept employment Lodging to apply/accept employment/ training Citizen’s Action Committee lodging/meals Teen relocation grant
854 Working TANF	Lodging to apply/accept employment/ training
255 FS Non-working TANF	Meal allowance to apply for/accept employment or training NOTE: Recipients of food stamps are ineligible for special allowances for meals.
855 Working TANF	Meal allowance to apply for/accept employment or training
256 FS Non-working TANF	Clothing and personal items for employment or training
856 Working TANF	Clothing and personal items for employment or training
257 FS Non-working TANF	Equipment/Tools for Employment or training
857 Working TANF	Equipment/Tools for Employment or training
258 FS Non-working TANF	Test Fees and/or Union Dues or training course fees
858 Working TANF	Test fees and/or union dues or training course fees
260 FS Non-working TANF	Operator Fees
860 Working TANF	Operator Fees
261 FS Non-working TANF	Automobile Purchase/Downpayment
861 Working TANF	Automobile Purchase/Downpayment
262 FS Non-working TANF	Automobile Repairs
862 Working TANF	Automobile Repairs
276 FS Non-working TANF	Adult Dependent Care for ETP Participation
876 Working TANF	Adult Dependent Care for ETP Participation
278 FS Non-working TANF	Training course books/supplies
878 Working TANF	Training course books/supplies

Reviewed October 29, 2024