(1)
What is the diaper related payment?
The diaper related payment is a cash assistance payment for
certain clients receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or
State Funded Assistance (SFA) with at least one qualifying child, to support
them in meeting the basic needs for diapers and other related necessities
essential for early development.
(2) The following definitions apply:
(b) "Qualifying child" means a child
recipient under 3 years old.
(3) Who is eligible for the diaper related
payment?
(a) You must have a qualifying child
receiving TANF or SFA;
(b) The
assistance unit (AU) is active and receiving TANF or SFA benefits for the month
of issuance:
(i) AUs must be eligible for a
TANF or SFA grant of at least $10 to receive the payment.
(ii) The payment will not be pro-rated based
on application date.
(4) How do I apply for the diaper related
payment?
You do not need to apply for the diaper related payment. The
department automatically reviews your eligibility for the diaper related
payment each month of issuance.
(5) What benefits will I receive if I am
eligible for the diaper related payment?
(a)
The AU will receive a $100 diaper related payment each month;
(b) We determine if your AU is eligible to
receive the diaper related payment and automatically provide the benefit to
you.
(c) The payment is a cash
assistance payment issued in the same manner as your TANF or SFA
grant.
(6) The diaper
related payment benefit amount is set based on annual funding appropriated for
the program and the projected total number of eligible households.
(7) The department may discontinue or reduce
program benefit issuances during periods of time when funds provided for the
diaper related payment are exhausted, projected to be overspent, or not
appropriated.
Notes
Wash. Admin.
Code §
388-494-0010
Adopted by
WSR
23-17-166, Filed 8/23/2023, effective
11/1/2023