MS 2001 (1)

[KTAP benefits havea 60month (5year) lifetime limit for some individuals. The 60month time limit began on 11/1/1996; therefore, any KTAP benefits received prior to 11/1/1996 are not considered in the 60month lifetime limit.

A.The 60month lifetime limit applies to:

1. An adult who is included in the benefit group, even when sanctioned;

2. An excluded adult who is a fugitive felon, probation/parole violator, or convicted drug felon;

3. A teen parent who is head of household;

4. Teen parents under age 18 who live together, have a common child, and are receiving KTAP based on incapacity or unemployment;

5. An adult member of the benefit group who received TANF cash benefits from another state. The months of receipt in all other states count toward the 60month limit, except for months received when the state had a waiver. Contact the state to determine if the benefits were TANF funded and if the state had a waiver at that time. If the state had a waiver, contact the Family Self-Sufficiency Branch through your regional office to determine how the months are considered.

6.Prorated payments made for the month of application but received the following month.

7. Any month with an established claim even after the claim is repaid.

B.The 60month limit does NOT apply to:

1. Child only cases. This includes cases with a technically ineligible parent due to alien status or receipt of SSI. Sanctioned and felon cases are not considered child only;

2. Aminor parent(under age 18) who is not head of household, but included in his/her parent’s benefit group;

3. Any months prior to Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) and the KTAP eligible amount was under $10and:

  1. The KTAP benefit group did not contain a sanctioned or penalized adult;
  1. The KTAP benefits were not benefit reduced to repay a claim; and
  1. The KTAP benefit group was not receiving supportive services; or
  1. The KTAP benefit group had earnings and received supportive services.

Inquire Benefit Inquiry in the Benefit Management Section of Worker Portal to determine if benefits were issued through EBT for a particular month.

4. A month in which a KTAP check is returned and:

  1. The KTAP benefit group does not contain a sanctioned or penalized adult;
  1. The KTAP benefits are not benefit reduced to repay a claim; and
  1. The KTAP benefit group is not receiving supportive services; or

d.The KTAP benefit group has earnings and receives supportive services.

5.A retroactive payment month. Retroactive months include:

  1. A hearing decision that requires retroactive payments be made;or

b.Retroactive benefits issued to correct an agency error;

6.Family Alternatives Diversion (FAD)program payments.

7.Work Incentive (WIN) reimbursements.

C.All KTAP cases must be reviewed in the 57th month of receipt to determine if the individual is eligible for an extension beyond 60 months.

D.Households discontinued for the 60month lifetime limit:

  1. Are NOT eligible for FAD;
  1. May be eligible for Work Incentive (WIN) reimbursements if eligibility criteria for WIN are met when the case is discontinued.]