Section 3041.144. Face-to-face interview for former TANF families

(a) When the parent or caretaker contacts the eligibility agency in response to the letter specified in § 3041.143(a) (relating to notification) and within 183 days after TANF benefits end, the eligibility agency shall inform the parent or caretaker of the requirement to attend a face-to-face interview with the eligibility agency. The face-to-face interview shall occur no later than 30 calendar days following the date of the letter unless on or before the 30th day, the parent or caretaker claims hardship. At the time the parent or caretaker claims hardship, the eligibility agency may grant an additional 30 days from the date the hardship is claimed for the interview.

(b) When the parent or caretaker contacts the eligibility agency in response to the letter specified in § 3041.143(b), the eligibility agency shall schedule a face-to-face interview with the parent or caretaker. The eligibility agency may substitute a telephone contact for a face-to-face interview if a face-to-face interview cannot be scheduled without the parent or caretaker losing work time.

(c) To maintain continuous child care payment from the day following the date TANF benefits ended, the parent or caretaker shall attend a face-to-face interview or participate in a telephone contact with the eligibility agency as specified in § 3041.145 (relating to verification and reporting).

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Cross References

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3041.12 (relating to provision of subsidized child care); 55 Pa. Code § 3041.63 (relating to self-certification); and 55 Pa. Code § 3041.146 (relating to failure to contact the eligibility agency).