Located in:
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
States that include TANF in the Combined State Plan must outline how the State will meet the requirements of section 402 of the Social Security Act including how it will:
j. Indicate Whether it Intends to Provide Assistance to Non- Citizens, and if So Include an Overview of the Assistance (section 402(a)(1)(b)(ii) of the Social Security Act)
Current Narrative:
Qualified legal non-citizens or those who are not federally exempt, who entered the United States on or after August 22, 1996, are ineligible for cash assistance for five (5) years from date of entry into the United States.