Wash. Admin. Code § 388-394-0010 - What is the transitional cash assistance (TCA) program?
(1) The transitional cash assistance program
is a state-funded benefit administered by the department of social and health
services and provides an additional cash benefit to low income families who
meet specific criteria.
(2) The
following definitions apply to this program:
(a) "Family" means an assistance unit with a
qualifying child;
(b) "Qualifying
child" means a child meeting the following conditions:
(i) Under age 18; or
(ii) Under age 19 and participating full-time
in a secondary school program as described in WAC
388-404-0005.
(3) Who is eligible for
the transitional cash assistance program? You may be eligible for transitional
cash assistance for the last month you receive basic food benefits if you meet
all of the following:
(a) Your basic food
assistance is ending because:
(i) Your
assistance unit exceeds the maximum gross monthly income limit for your
household size under WAC
388-478-0060;
or
(ii) You asked us to stop your
benefits.
(b) No one in
your basic food assistance unit receives temporary assistance for needy
families, including tribal TANF, or state family assistance;
(c) Your food assistance unit includes a
family with a qualifying child; and
(d) You reside in Washington state as
required under WAC
388-468-0005.
(4) What benefits will I receive
if I am eligible for the transitional cash assistance program?
(a) Your assistance unit will receive a
separate $10 cash assistance benefit.
(b) We deposit the cash assistance benefit to
your EBT card.
(5) How
do I apply for the transitional cash assistance program?
(a) You do not have to apply for the
transitional cash assistance program.
(b) We will determine if your assistance unit
is eligible and automatically provide the benefit to you.
(6) There is no limit to the number of times
your family can receive transitional cash assistance.
(7) Continuance of the program is contingent
on state funds specifically for the transitional cash assistance program. The
department may discontinue the program when funding is no longer
available.
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