Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part II - Public Assistance Manual
Subpart C - Eligibility Requirements
Chapter 141 - GENERAL ELIGIBILITY PROVISIONS
ELIGIBILITY PROVISIONS FOR EXTENDED TANF
Section 141.52 - Definitions

Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 141.52

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Adult-An individual who is 19 years of age or older or who is 18 years of age and not a full-time student in a secondary school or in the equivalent level of vocational or technical training.

Extended TANF-Federally-funded TANF cash assistance for eligible families in which an adult head of household or spouse of head of household has received 60 cumulative months of TANF assistance.

MPP-Maximizing Participation Project-As defined in § 281.2 (relating to definitions).

MPP assessment-An evaluation of medical conditions, functional limitations and good cause situations that may preclude or limit an adult's compliance with RESET.

MPP service plan-A document developed by the MPP team in consultation with the individual to outline the steps and services necessary to enable the adult to increase self-sufficiency. This may include one or more of the following:

(i) Attending English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) classes.

(ii) Attending mental health counseling.

(iii) Attending general equivalency diploma (GED) classes.

(iv) Receiving substance abuse treatment.

(v) Compliance with a family service plan or family court recommendations.

MPP team-A multidisciplinary group consisting of a CAO worker or an agent authorized by the Department and professionals from various disciplines, which may include physicians, psychologists and vocational or behavioral rehabilitation specialists.

RESET-Road to Economic Self-Sufficiency Through Employment and Training-As defined in § 165.2 (relating to definitions).

Self-employment-Operating one's own business, trade or profession for profit equal to or greater than the hourly Federal or State minimum wage, whichever is higher.

Vocational assessment-An evaluation of the factors that impact an individual's ability to perform work, including educational level, employment preferences, work history, skills, abilities and life circumstances.

WCA-Work capacity assessment-An independent evaluation performed by a contractor, of medical conditions, functional limitations or good cause situations that may preclude or limit an individual's compliance with RESET.

WPP-Work Plus Program-An employment and training program providing work and work-related activities for at least 30 hours per week for individuals eligible for Extended TANF.

The provisions of this §141.52 issued under sections 402(a)(7)(A)(iii) and (B) and 408(a)(7)(A) and (C) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.A. §§ 602(a)(7)(A)(iii) and (B) and 608(a)(7)(A) and (C)); 45 CFR 264.1(c); 201(1), 401(a), 403(b), 405, 405.1, 405.3, 432, 432(3) and (8) and 432.21(a) of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. §§ 201(1), 401(a), 403(b), 405, 405.1, 405.3, 432, 432(3) and (8) and 432.21(a)); and the act of May 16, 1996 (P. L. 175, No. 35).

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 108.9 (relating to time limits); and 55 Pa. Code § 133.23 (relating to requirements).

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