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.