May States spend Federal TANF funds on health insurance coverage, e.g., for employee health premiums?
Payments for health insurance coverage would constitute expenditures on medical services. Thus, section 404(a)(6) of the Act, which prohibits use of Federal TANF funds for medical services, would preclude use of Federal TANF funds for the costs of health insurance coverage. However, where consistent with the goals of TANF (e.g., to help sustain employment of low-income working parents), States may use their MOE funds for this type of activity. Q19: May States use TANF funds for costs associated with providing legal representation to members of needy families who are pursuing SSI benefits? A: Yes, States may use TANF funds in connection with legal representation for members of needy families who are pursuing SSI benefits. Receipt of SSI benefits can further purpose one of TANF by helping needy families care for children in their own home. Further, although OMB Circular A-87, which applies to Federal expenditures under the TANF program, prohibits the use of Federal funds for “prosecution
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