Vendor Payments

Vendor payments are money payments made directly to a provider of goods and services on behalf of clients of EAEDC or TAFDC. Financial assistance in the form of vendor payments must be provided when: (A) The grantee fails to meet certain TAFDC eligibility requirements as provided in 106 CMR 706.610; (B) The grantee has demonstrated an inability to manage funds or a presumption of mismanagement exists as provided in 106 CMR 706.620(A); 706.600: continued (C) The grantee requests that vendor payments be established; or (D) Certain TAFDC- or EAEDC- related benefits are authorized. The institution of vendor payments must be approved by the supervisor. When vendor payments are authorized as an alternative to full, direct money payments, the grantee must be given the opportunity to participate in determining the payment plan and in the selection of the vendor, to the extent possible.