207.03 Eligible Dependent Child (FAM)

SR 97-09 Dated 03/97

Previous Policy

 

A dependent child must meet all the following categorical criteria.

• live with a specified relative,

• be deprived of the support or care of a parent (see Part209.01, Eligibility Requirements), and

• meet one of the age requirements below:

- be less than age 18.

 Exception: To be eligible, a child age 16 or 17 who is not a full-time student must comply with NHEP requirements.

- be less than age 20 and a full-time student in high school or high school equivalency program.

 Exception: A parent may be eligible for TANF even if the only dependent child is an SSI child and therefore ineligible for TANF financial assistance. See Part 217, Separate MA Groups.