CFR > Title 45 - Public Welfare > SUBTITLE B—Regulations Relating to Public Welfare > CHAPTER II—OFFICE OF FAMILY ASSISTANCE (ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS), ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (parts 200 to 288) > PART 287—THE NATIVE EMPLOYMENT WORKS (NEW) PROGRAM > SUBPART E—Program Design and Operations (§287.105 to §287.145) > 287.115—When a NEW grantee serves TANF recipients, what coordination should take place with the Tribal or State TANF agency?

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.