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TAFDC Advocacy Guide

• Introduction
• Part 1: General Eligibility Rules
• Part 2: Assistance Units
• Part 3: Time Limit and Work Program Rules and Exemptions
  • 34. What is the time limit rule and when does your time limit start over?
  • 35. What is the Work Program?
  • 36. Who is exempt from the time limit and Work Program?
  • 37. How do you qualify for a disability exemption?
  • 38. Are you subject to the time limit and work rules while DTA evaluates your disability claim?
  • 39. How do you qualify for an exemption as the caregiver for a disabled child?
  • 40. How do you qualify for an exemption as the caregiver for other disabled family members?
  • 41. How do you qualify for an exemption as a pregnant woman?
  • 42. How do you qualify for an exemption on the basis of age?
  • 43. Can you get a waiver or good cause exception to TAFDC rules because of domestic violence?
  • 44. What can you do if you are getting close to the end of your time limit?
  • 45. Can you get an extension of benefits past the time limit?
  • 46. How do you request an extension of benefits past the time limit?
  • 47. How long will your extension last?
  • 48. What if your extension request is denied?
  • 49. What activities count towards the Work Program requirement?
  • 50. How many hours a week do you have to do a work activity?
  • 51. What are the work rules for two-parent families?
  • 52. What are the work rules for noncitizen parents?
  • 53. When do you have to start a Work Program activity?
  • 54. How should you choose a Work Program activity?
  • 55. What if you can’t find an appropriate Work Activity?
  • 56. What if you need child care or transportation to meet the Work Program rules?
  • 57. What happens if you do not meet the Work Program rules?
  • 58. What if you have a good reason for not meeting Work Program rules?
• Part 4: Financial Eligibility
• Part 5: Benefits and Services
• Part 6: Applications and Proofs
• Part 7: Proving Continuing Eligibility
• Part 8: Appeal Rights
• Part 9: Overpayments and Fraud
• Appendices

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Massachusetts Law Reform Institute

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January 2024

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In a two-parent family where neither parent is exempt each parent must meet the required work activity hours each week based on the age of the youngest child. 106 C.M.R. § 703.150(A)(5); Appendix E (DTA Online Guide Links).

50. How many hours a week do you have to do a work activity?

52. What are the work rules for noncitizen parents?

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