Guidance Document Change: The Categorical Eligibility for Certain PA Households section was changed to remove the reference to convictions for a drug-related felony. The Non-household Members section was changed to remove the reference to convictions for drug-related felony offenses
when determining the household’s size and assigning a benefit level. The Disqualified Individuals – Fully Countable Income/Deduction section was changed to remove the reference to a felony conviction involving a controlled substance. The list of localities exempt from the work requirement was revised to reflect the statewide exemption that resulted from the impact of the coronavirus. The Application for Benefits, Renewal Application and the application for new household members for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program were revised to remove felony drug-related question
Commenter:
Salaam Bhatti, Virginia Poverty Law Center
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