45 CFR §287.115
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The Tribe should coordinate with the Tribal or State TANF agency on:
- (a)Eligibility criteria for TANF recipients to receive NEW Program services;
- (b)Exchange of case file information;
- (c)Changes in client status that result in a loss of cash assistance, food stamps, Medicaid or other medical coverage;
- (d)Identification of work activities that may meet Tribal or State work participation requirements;
- (e)Resources available from the Tribal or State TANF agency to ensure efficient delivery of benefits to the designated service population;
- (f)Policy for exclusions from the TANF program (e.g., criteria for exemptions and sanctions);
- (g)Termination of TANF assistance when time limits become effective;
- (h)Use of contracts in delivery of TANF services;
- (i)Prevention of duplication of services to assure the maximum level of services is available to participants;
- (j)Procedures to ensure that costs of other program services for which welfare recipients are eligible are not shifted to the NEW Program; and
- (k)Reporting data for TANF quarterly and annual reports.