HAR §17-663-177. Definitions

As used in this subchapter: “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program” or “SNAP” means the national nutrition safety net program, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, administered by the DHS-BESSD under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, (7 U.S.C. §§2011-2036) as amended, to provide food purchasing power to eligible low-income households. “Temporary Assistance to Needy Families” or “TANF” means the financial assistance and non-assistance programs administered by the department under 42 U.S.C. §§601-619 and section 346-14, Hawaii Revised Statutes. [10/07/10] (Auth: HRS §346-14) (Imp: 7 C.F.R. §273.26 through §273.32) §17-663-178 Transitional Benefits Alternative (TBA). (a) The department shall provide transitional benefits (TBA) to all households that become ineligible to receive TANF for reasons other than as specified section §17-663-179. (b) For purposes of this subchapter, TANF means any cash assistance program specified in chapters 17- 656.1 or 17-656.2. (c) TBA benefits shall be provided for a five month period in an amount equal to the amount received by the household prior to TANF termination with an adjustment made for the loss of TANF income. (d) Households leaving TANF do not have to apply for TBA or submit any additional information. (e) Households do not have to report or provide verification of any changes in household circumstances, income or assets during the five month TBA period. (f) TBA can be approved for households that include both TANF and non-TANF household members. (g) There is no limit to the number of times a household can receive TBA. [Eff 10/07/10] HRS §346- 14) (Imp: 7 C.F.R. §273.26 through §273.32) §17-663-179 663-92