Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 1240 - Human Services
Subtitle 1240-01 - Family Assistance Division
Chapter 1240-01-03 - Non-Financial Eligibility Requirements
Section 1240-01-03-.08 - CITIZENSHIP
Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 1240-01-03-.08
Current through September 24, 2024
(1) As a condition of eligibility to receive food stamps, an individual must be:
(a) A
citizen of the United States, or
(b) A qualified alien who has been lawfully
admitted for permanent residence as described in § 1240-1-3-.12.
1. The United States is defined as the 50
States and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands.
In addition, nationals from American Samoa or Swain's Island are considered US
citizens for eligibility purposes.
2. An assistance group (AG) with a member who
does not meet one of the above criteria will not prevent the remainder of the
food stamp household from applying for benefits and, if eligible, receiving
benefits.
(2) As a condition of eligibility for cash assistance under a program authorized by Title IV-A of the Social Security Act, an individual must be:
(a) A citizen of the United States,
or
(b) An alien lawfully admitted
for permanent residence or otherwise permanently residing in the United States
under color of law as described in § 1240-1-3-.12.
1. The United States is defined as the 50
States and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.
In addition, nationals from American Samoa or Swain's Island are considered US
citizens for eligibility purposes.
2. An ineligible alien will be excluded from
the Families First assistance group, but may receive a grant for children in
his/her care if they are eligible.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-202, 71-1-105, 71-3-157, and 71-3-158; PL 104-193; 7 C.F.R. 273.4; 45 C.F.R. 233.30.
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