Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-01-03-.03 - TEMPORARY ABSENCES AFDC

Temporary absences from the state (or county), with subsequent returns to the state or intent to return once the purpose of the absence has been accomplished, do not terminate residence. Residence is retained until abandoned. A decision to continue assistance to a recipient out of state will be based on two factors:

(1) Whether it can be established that he/she is actually maintaining any identifiable living arrangement in Tennessee and he/she has plans to return to Tennessee, and

(2) Whether he/she has applied for or is receiving assistance in the state where he/she presently is. If it cannot be established that the recipient is maintaining a home in Tennessee or it is established that he/she has applied for or is receiving assistance in the state where he/she is, it can only be assumed that he/she intends for the moment to remain out of Tennessee and assistance from this state will be discontinued. If a recipient remains out of the state longer than 3 months, the recipient will be required to provide a current statement about his/her intention to return to Tennessee. If he/she does not return at the time indicated, AFDC will be discontinued.

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Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-01-03-.03

Original rule filed August 15, 1980; effective September 29, 1980.

Authority: T.C.A. § 14-8-106 and 45 C.F.R. 224.50.