Extended eligibility for certain dependent children and pregnant women

Sec. 1.7. (a) The division shall, before July 1, 2025, determine whether an individual is eligible for TANF assistance based on the individual's amount of need set forth in 470 IAC 10.3-4-3 (as in effect on January 1, 2022). (b) After June 30, 2025, and before July 1, 2027, a dependent child or a woman described in section 1(f) of this chapter who: (1) otherwise qualifies for assistance; and (2) is part of an assistance group that has a gross income that is not more than thirty-five (35%) percent of the federal income poverty level; is eligible for TANF assistance. (c) After June 30, 2027, a dependent child or a woman described in section 1(f) of this chapter who: (1) otherwise qualifies for assistance; and (2) is part of an assistance group that has a gross income that is not more than fifty (50%) percent of the federal income poverty level; is eligible for TANF assistance. (d) The division shall amend the state TANF plan or take any other action necessary to implement this section. As added by P.L.103-2023, SEC.3.