See, is a member of a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [SNAP] Eligibility Determination Group [EDG] where a household member is under 18; or. Time Limit The functional area where Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) state and federal time-limited months can be viewed. The following factors are considered in determining the alien's total income: Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) An account similar to a savings account that enables a person to save earned income for a qualifying purpose. If you don't know what type of Medicaid you have, call toll-free 800-964-2777. OPTION 2: Start an Application Online You can start the application process online. Also benefits issued for the first month of eligibility after a break in eligibility of at least one month. Prospective Budgeting Determination of eligibility for and the amount and type of benefits using the best estimate of the household's current and future circumstances and income. The ATA allows access to the EBT system and may also be used for inquiry on EBT-related information, expedited Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit authorization, and account transaction updates to the EBT database. the requirement of more information from the applicant to manually process the redetermination. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Social Security information is also available for people who receive SSI or Medicaid. Non-Employment and Training (E&T) Counties Those Texas counties where the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) determines it does not have enough offices to assist people who are mandatory work registrants. Refugee A person admitted to the U.S. under Section 207 of the INA. causing serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part. This number may be found on the paperwork we gave you informing you that you are eligible for SNAP assistance. You can check the status of your application or you can start a new one. TWC is part of a local and state network dedicated to developing the workforce of Texas. It is also referred to as spousal support paid. A person may buy the contract alone or with the help of an employer. Suspended Benefits The Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) is flagged to prevent the ongoing issuance of benefits until eligibility staff review the EDG. reaching the maximum age for that specific program; state error in the eligibility determination; or, fraud, abuse, or perjury attributed to the people or persons representative, was the spouse, parent, sibling or adult child of a victim who died as a result of a violent crime; or. Questionable Management A household has questionable management when reported basic expenses exceed reported net income and resources. Protection at 1-800-252-3439 or www.tdi.texas.gov. SOLQ enables state social services to rapidly get information they need to qualify people for programs. Even if designed to serve up to 16 residents, the following facilities are not considered publicly operated community residences: Qualified Entity (QE) A Medicaid provider (in most instances but can also be an organization such as a school or clinic) that notifies HHSC of its election to make presumptive eligibility determinations and agrees to make presumptive eligibility determinations for pregnant women only, per HHSC policies and procedures. Mastectomy surgery is a significant life event for many people. It could take several weeks for your P-EBT card to arrive after claiming benefits. Trust Property held by one person for the benefit of another. The primary cardholder is usually the Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) name, but the EDG may have an alternate payee who is the primary cardholder. Timely Disposed An Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) that is completed in accordance with program timeliness standards. The driver flow is determined by the programs, types of assistance, and answers to questions as the case is worked. Falsified Statement A statement made by an individual, orally or in writing, that is not true, such as claiming to have been without worksince a certain date,when the individual was employed during that time period. intended to inflict emotional harm, including an act of emotional abuse. Welfare-to-Work A federal program designed to support state and local efforts to move hard-to-employ Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients into unsubsidized jobs and promote their self-sufficiency. Proration Portion of total monthly benefits a household is entitled to receive. You can find your EDG number on the TF0001 form we sent you saying that you can get SNAP benefits. Non-Immigrant An alien temporarily admitted to the U.S. for a purpose other than permanent residency, such as a religious worker or the fianc/fiance of a U.S. citizen. Basic Utility Allowance (BUA) Deduction given to a SNAP household that has utility costs but does not qualify for the standard utility allowance (SUA). Priority Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Issuances Expedited SNAP benefits, benefits issued on or after the 25th day from the date of application, and issuances ordered by a hearing officer decision that must be made available in order to meet fair hearing timeliness requirements. Availability Period For TANF, the availability period is two fiscal years after the benefit was issued. To ensure the information is saved in an LUW in Data Collection, the user can click on the Next button to advance to the next LUW or on the Previous button to return to the previous LUW. See Cascade Logic. Deprivation Loss of parental support caused by death, incapacity, continued absence of one or both natural or adoptive parents, or because of unemployment or underemployment of both parents in a two-parent family. past, present or future physical, mental health condition of the person; provision of health care to the person; or. Assignable Time periods that are available to be used to schedule appointments using the Scheduling functional area. Also covers medicines ordered by doctors and dentists. Benefit Issuance The functional area that supports the issuance and tracking of benefits calculated in the Eligibility Determination Benefit Calculation (EDBC) and authorized in disposition. Unemployment benefits range from $69 per week to $521 per week. Application A form that a person or household uses to apply for assistance. Advanced Nurse Practitioner A registered nurse with additional training and certification in a specific area of medicine. It is a medical condition (including emergency labor and delivery) manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) that the absence of immediate medical attention could reasonably have been expected to result in: Employable Household Member A person whose earnings are countable and who: Employer-Paid Taxes Taxes that are paid by the employer on behalf of the employee rather than deducting the tax amount from the employee's wages. The same benefit is now called One-Time TANF for Relatives, with payment records stored in TIERS. Expenses of Performing Artists Federal income tax deductible expenses for qualified performing artists paid or accrued through performances while serving as an employee in the performing arts. Licensed Practitioner A person who has met certain educational requirements and passed an examination to be licensed in the state of Texas and regulated by a state board. You can buy individual coverage through: An insurance company or health maintenance organization (HMO) A licensed health insurance agent who has a relationship with one or more insurance companies ; Healthcare.gov, the online federal health insurance Marketplace ; The Plan Finder on Healthcare.gov for individuals and small businesses there are other alternatives and options for the applicant instead of TANF benefits; an applicant should consider jobs and other resources (such as child support) before pursuing TANF; if an applicant chooses to apply for assistance, the person is requesting help finding a job; and. a supervised shelter that provides temporary living quarters; a place not intended for regular sleeping quarters; or. Subsistence Life supporting or survival. 4, Disqualified Members, unless that disqualification is due to not meeting citizenship requirements. The goal of ESP is to prepare recipients for employment and help them find and keep a job. The exchange of firearms, ammunition, explosives, or controlled substances, defined in Section 802 of Title 21, United States Code, for SNAP benefits. Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) The rules used to determine financial eligibility for certain Medical Programs that are based on Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax rules. Account Transfer The way an applicants information moves between the Marketplace and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) when a person applies for health insurance or medical programs. Fair Hearing A meeting conducted by a regional hearing officer with an applicant or individual who disagrees with and wishes to appeal some action taken on the individual's case. They have already gone through the eligibility determination for those programs. Health Savings Account A savings account for medical-related expenses that is available to taxpayers. Special Immigrant Conditional Permanent Resident (SI CPRs) Qualified noncitizens granted special immigrant status. EDGs denied because of new or increased spousal support income will receive a maximum of four months of coverage. Lock-in A status created by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for certain people to help contain Medicaid costs, which allows additional review of high Medicaid users. Accessibility Date The date that benefits are deposited into an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) account. and Texas Human Resources Code, Title 2, Subtitle C, Chapter 32, that pays for certain medical and health care costs for people who qualify. See Permissible Purpose. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Past name was the Food Stamp Program. The site is secure. Essential Person The need for a particular member of a household to be in the home on a continuous basis because another member has a (certified) mental or physical impairment. The data broker vendor collects and combines information from many data sources. The Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2010, PL 111-118, enacted on Dec. 19, 2009, says SIV are eligible for all benefits to the same extent and the same period as refugees. Annuity A series of payments paid under a contract and made at regular intervals over more than one full year. The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. Type of Assistance (TOA) The specific aid for one or more people in an Eligibility Determination Group (EDG). This information is used in the EDBC process to build Eligibility Determination Groups (EDGs) and determine eligibility for programs and types of assistance. Additionally, a consumer assistance program can help you file your appeal. Payments may be either fixed (under which one receives a definite amount) or variable (not fixed). Functions of the clearinghouse include: Collateral Contact A person the advisor can contact to verify a person's information. Second Chance Home An adult-supervised living arrangement that provides independent living services to teen mothers and their children. notifying the applicant and the eligibility system when spend down is met. Self-Service Portal (SSP) A web-based application, atYourTexasBenefits.com. Interactive Voice Response (IVR) A dial-in inquiry system (also known as Automated Voice Response [AVR]) that provides 24-hour access to automated account information via a digital phone.