§ 5-312. Temporary cash assistance--In general
West's Annotated Code of MarylandHuman ServicesEffective: July 1, 2021
Effective: July 1, 2021
MD Code, Human Services, § 5-312
§ 5-312. Temporary cash assistance--In general
(a) This section is not intended to create an incentive for individuals to seek temporary cash assistance benefits instead of employment.
(b) A local department shall provide temporary cash assistance to an applicant or recipient only if:
(2) the applicant or recipient assigns to the State all right, title, and interest in support, for the period that the family receives temporary cash assistance, from any other person that the applicant or recipient has on behalf of any intended or potential recipient for whom the applicant or recipient is applying for or receiving assistance; and
(c) A recipient who meets the requirements of the FIP is entitled to temporary cash assistance benefits.
(d) In determining the eligibility for and the amount of temporary cash assistance to be provided to an applicant or recipient who is a legal immigrant, the income and resources of the applicant or recipient shall include, for the period of time established by federal law, the income and resources of any sponsor who executed an affidavit of support in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1183a on behalf of the legal immigrant.
(e)(1)(i) The local department shall impose a 30% reduction of the portion of a recipient's grant amount designated for the adult member or members, minor parent or parents, or pregnant individual if an adult member, minor parent, or pregnant individual is found to be in noncompliance, without good cause, with FIP work activity requirements.
(f)(1) After termination of temporary cash assistance under this section, a recipient may receive transitional assistance.
Credits
Added by Acts 2007, c. 3, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007. Amended by Acts 2009, c. 469, § 1, eff. July 1, 2009; Acts 2020, c. 457, § 1, eff. July 1, 2021.
MD Code, Human Services, § 5-312, MD HUMAN SERV § 5-312
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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