(a) Subsections (b) and (c) of this section are not intended to create an incentive for individuals to seek temporary cash assistance benefits instead of employment.

(b) In determining a family’s eligibility for the FIP, the local department shall exclude Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits provided to an adult or child family member.

(c) Except as limited by federal requirements, the level of temporary cash assistance, as determined by a local department, shall:

(1) be determined with due regard to the available resources, necessary expenditures, and specific conditions of a family; and

(2) be sufficient, when added to all other income and support available to the child, to provide a child with a reasonable subsistence compatible with decency and health.

(d) A recipient who obtains employment remains eligible for medical assistance for up to 12 months after the date of employment.