Paternity Not Established Within Twelve Months

If information is provided but paternity is not established within twelve (12) months from the effective date of th e application or the birth of a child, whichever is later, the grant is reduced by fifty percent (50%), unless the delay i s caused by the Department or a third party. When determining the twelve (12) months, the Department will count onl y months the household received TAFI. (3-17-22) 152. -- 156. (RESERVED)