§287.115. When a NEW grantee serves TANF recipients, what coordination should take place with the Tribal or State TANF agency?

Eligibility criteria for TANF recipients to receive NEW Program services;

Exchange of case file information;

Changes in client status that result in a loss of cash assistance, food stamps, Medicaid or other medical coverage;

Identification of work activities that may meet Tribal or State work participation requirements;

Resources available from the Tribal or State TANF agency to ensure efficient delivery of benefits to the designated service population;

Policy for exclusions from the TANF program (e.g., criteria for exemptions and sanctions);

Termination of TANF assistance when time limits become effective;

Use of contracts in delivery of TANF services;

Prevention of duplication of services to assure the maximum level of services is available to participants;

Procedures to ensure that costs of other program services for which welfare recipients are eligible are not shifted to the NEW Program; and