Section 287.115 - When a NEW grantee serves TANF recipients, what coordination should take place with the Tribal or State TANF agency?The Tribe should coordinate with the Tribal or State TANF agency on:
(a) Eligibility criteria for TANF recipients to receive NEW Program services;(b) Exchange of case file information;(c) Changes in client status that result in a loss of cash assistance, food stamps, Medicaid or other medical coverage;(d) Identification of work activities that may meet Tribal or State work participation requirements;(e) Resources available from the Tribal or State TANF agency to ensure efficient delivery of benefits to the designated service population;(f) Policy for exclusions from the TANF program ( e.g., criteria for exemptions and sanctions);(g) Termination of TANF assistance when time limits become effective;(h) Use of contracts in delivery of TANF services;(i) Prevention of duplication of services to assure the maximum level of services is available to participants;(j) Procedures to ensure that costs of other program services for which welfare recipients are eligible are not shifted to the NEW Program; and(k) Reporting data for TANF quarterly and annual reports.