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Maryland PYs 2020-2023
C

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program

Located in:
  • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)

    States that include TANF in the Combined State Plan must outline how the State will meet the requirements of section 402 of the Social Security Act including how it will:

    (OMB Control Number: 0970-0145)

h. Ensure that recipients of assistance provided under the State program funded under this part have the ability to use or withdraw assistance with minimal fees or charges, including an opportunity to access assistance with no fee or charges, and are provided information on applicable fees and surcharges that apply to electronic fund transactions involving the assistance, and that such information is made publicly available (section 402(a)(1)(A)(viii) of the Social Security Act)

View corresponding narrative from PYs 2018-2019

Current Narrative:

(h) Ensure that recipients of assistance provided under the State program funded under this part have the ability to use or withdraw assistance with minimal fees or charges, including an opportunity to access assistance with no fee or charges, and are provided information on applicable fees and surcharges that apply to electronic fund transactions involving the assistance, and that such information is made publicly available (section 402(a)(1)(A)(viii) of the Social Security Act)

Individuals and families may incur fees and charges when withdrawing funds from ATMs that are not in the state vendor’s network. DHS will provide customers with recommendations on how to access funds in a way that minimizes ATM fees or additional surcharges, such as using ATMs that do not charge a usage fee or using the ATMs from the state vendor who manages the electronic benefits transfer funds accounts. DHS will continue to explore additional methods of reducing fees for customers and provide them with notifications via the DHS, website where a link to the information will be available. In addition, information will be provided in the LDSS. If families or individuals are unable to access TANF benefits due to card restrictions, DHS will advise them of other payment options available including mailing a paper check or direct deposit into the customer’s checking or savings account.