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Immunization and health screening policies In kind income Inclusion of non-citizens in the unit Income and assets of children Income eligibility tests Minor parent activities and bonuses School policies for dependent children Time limits Transitional benefits Treatment of Additional Adults in Household

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Activities exemptions

This category identifies which individuals in an assistance unit are exempt from participating in Activities Requirements. The exemptions reflect the exact description in the states' manuals and/or regulations. If an individual does not have any of the characteristics outlined in these variables, they are considered non-exempt and must participate in the requirements described in the Activities Requirements category. [Full category documentation]

Table III.B.1	Work-Related Activity Exemptions for Single-Parent Head of Unit
Table L6	Work-Related Exemption When Caring for a Child under X Months (longitudinal)

Variable	Description
ae_wkhrs	Indicates the number of hours per week a unit member must work in an unsubsidized job in order to be considered exempt from Activities Requirements.
ae_chage	Captures the age under which dependent children are exempt from Activities Requirements.
ae_schag	Captures the age under which dependent children currently enrolled in school are exempt from Activities Requirements.
ae_mpage	Captures the age under which parents are exempt from Activities Requirements (captures the exemption of minor parents).
ae_smpag	Captures the age under which parents currently enrolled in school are exempt from Activities Requirements (captures the exemption of minor parents who are attending school).
ae_illps	Indicates whether or not an ill or incapacitated person is exempt from Activities Requirements.
ae_illct	Indicates whether or not a unit member caring for another ill or incapacitated unit member is exempt from Activities Requirements.
ae_elder	Captures the age at which persons are considered exempt from Activities Requirements (captures the exemption of elderly persons)
ae_prgmo	Captures month of pregnancy when a pregnant woman becomes exempt from Activities Requirements.
ae_cldct	Captures persons exempt from Activities Requirements due to caring for children under this age (in months).
ae_nogcc	Captures persons exempt from Activities Requirements due to caring for children under this age (in months) when child care is not guaranteed.
ae_dvvic	Indicates whether or not victims of domestic violence are exempt from Activities Requirements
ae_othex	Captures other reasons a person is exempt from Activities Requirements
ae_2prnt	Captures exemptions outlined above that apply differently to two-parent units, as well as any additional exemptions that are limited to one parent in a two parent family.
ae_exmp	Captures exemptions outlined above that apply differently to minor parent units.

Activities requirements

This category outlines each state's activity/work program exactly as the state manual describes the program. The category includes the rules that require applicants and/or recipients to participate in education, job training, and/or work in order to maintain eligibility or avoid a sanction. There are three major aspects of activities requirements: when is the requirement imposed, who must meet the requirement and what must the recipient and/or applicant do in order to meet the requirement. [Full category documentation]

Table III.B.2	Work-Related Activity Requirements for Single-Parent Head of Unit

Variable	Description
ar_#1whn	Indicates length of assistance allowed before Activities Requirement #1 is imposed
ar_#1dsc	Describes what is required for Activities Requirement #1
ar_#1who	Indicates to which group of non-exempt individuals Activities Requirements #1 applies
ar_#1hrs	Indicates the maximum and/or minimum hours of activity requirement for Activities Requirement #1
ar_#1bas	Indicates whether basic or remedial education are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #1.
ar_#1hsl	Indicates whether high school attendance and or work towards a GED are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #1.
ar_#1esl	Indicates whether English as a Second Language classes are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #1.
ar_#1pse	Indicates whether post-secondary education are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #1.
ar_#1jst	Indicates whether job skills training is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #1.
ar_#1jrd	Indicates whether job readiness activities are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #1.
ar_#1jdp	Indicates whether job development and job placement are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #1.
ar_#1jbs	Indicates whether job search is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #1.
ar_#1otj	Indicates whether on-the-job training is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #1.
ar_#1uns	Indicates whether unsubsidized employment is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #1.
ar_#1sub	Indicates whether work supplementation or subsidized employment are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #1.
ar_#1cwe	Indicates whether Community Work Experience or Alternative Work Experience (CWEP/AWEP) are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #1.
ar_#1slf	Indicates whether self-employment is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #1.
ar_#1ccp	Indicates whether providing child care for others is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #1.
ar_#1cns	Indicates whether counselling is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #1.
ar_#1lfe	Indicates whether life skills training is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #1.
ar_#1com	Indicates whether community service is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #1.
ar_#1oth	Describes any other allowable activities for Activities Requirement #1.
ar_#1tot	Captures the total amount of time a unit may participate in any combination of allowed activities
ar_#2whn	Indicates length of assistance allowed before Activities Requirement #2 is imposed or any other description regarding when Activities Requirement #2 is imposed
ar_#2dsc	Describes what is required for Activities Requirement #2
ar_#2who	Indicates to which group of non-exempt individuals Activities Requirements #2 applies
ar_#2hrs	Indicates the maximum and/or minimum hours of activity requirement for Activities Requirement #2
ar_#2bas	Indicates whether basic or remedial education are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #2.
ar_#2hsl	Indicates whether high school attendance and or work towards a GED are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #2.
ar_#2esl	Indicates whether English as a Second Language classes are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #2.
ar_#2pse	Indicates whether post-secondary education are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #2.
ar_#2jst	Indicates whether job skills training is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #2.
ar_#2jrd	Indicates whether job readiness activities are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #2.
ar_#2jdp	Indicates whether job development and job placement are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #2.
ar_#2jbs	Indicates whether job search is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #2.
ar_#2ojt	Indicates whether on-the-job training is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #2.
ar_#2uns	Indicates whether unsubsidized employment is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #2.
ar_#2sub	Indicates whether work supplementation or subsidized employment are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #2.
ar_#2cwe	Indicates whether Community Work Experience or Alternative Work Experience (CWEP/AWEP) are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #2.
ar_#2slf	Indicates whether self-employment is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #2.
ar_#2ccp	Indicates whether providing child care for others is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #2.
ar_#2cns	Indicates whether counselling is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #2.
ar_#2lfe	Indicates whether life skills training is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #2.
ar_#2com	Indicates whether community service is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #2.
ar_#2oth	Describes any other allowable activities for Activities Requirement #2.
ar_#2tot	Captures the total amount of time a unit may participate in any combination of allowed activities
ar_#3whn	Indicates length of assistance allowed before Activities Requirement #3 is imposed or any other description regarding when Activities Requirement #3 is imposed
ar_#3dsc	Describes what is required for Activities Requirement #3
ar_#3who	Indicates to which group of non-exempt individuals Activities Requirements #3 applies
ar_#3hrs	Indicates the maximum and/or minimum hours of activity requirement for Activities Requirement #3
ar_#3bas	Indicates whether basic or remedial education are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #3.
ar_#3hsl	Indicates whether high school attendance and or work towards a GED are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #3.
ar_#3esl	Indicates whether English as a Second Language classes are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #3.
ar_#3pse	Indicates whether post-secondary education are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #3.
ar_#3jst	Indicates whether job skills training is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #3.
ar_#3jrd	Indicates whether job readiness activities are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #3.
ar_#3jdp	Indicates whether job development and job placement are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #3.
ar_#3jbs	Indicates whether job search is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #3.
ar_#3ojt	Indicates whether on-the-job training is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #3.
ar_#3uns	Indicates whether unsubsidized employment is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #3.
ar_#3sub	Indicates whether work supplementation or subsidized employment are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #3.
ar_#3cwe	Indicates whether Community Work Experience or Alternative Work Experience (CWEP/AWEP) are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #3.
ar_#3slf	Indicates whether self-employment is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #3.
ar_#3ccp	Indicates whether providing child care for others is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #3.
ar_#3cns	Indicates whether counselling is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #3.
ar_#3lfe	Indicates whether life skills training is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #3.
ar_#3com	Indicates whether community service is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #3.
ar_#3oth	Describes any other allowable activities for Activities Requirement #3.
ar_#3tot	Captures the total amount of time a unit may participate in any combination of allowed activities
ar_#4whn	Indicates length of assistance allowed before Activities Requirement #4 is imposed or any other description regarding when Activities Requirement #4 is imposed
ar_#4dsc	Describes what is required for Activities Requirement #4
ar_#4who	Indicates to which group of non-exempt individuals Activities Requirements #4 applies
ar_#4hrs	Indicates the maximum and/or minimum hours of activity requirement for Activities Requirement #4
ar_#4bas	Indicates whether basic or remedial education are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #4.
ar_#4hsl	Indicates whether high school attendance and or work towards a GED are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #4.
ar_#4esl	Indicates whether English as a Second Language classes are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #4.
ar_#4pse	Indicates whether post-secondary education are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #4.
ar_#4jst	Indicates whether job skills training is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #4.
ar_#4jrd	Indicates whether job readiness activities are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #4.
ar_#4jdp	Indicates whether job development and job placement are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #4.
ar_#4jbs	Indicates whether job search is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #4.
ar_#4otj	Indicates whether on-the-job training is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #4.
ar_#4uns	Indicates whether unsubsidized employment is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #4.
ar_#4sub	Indicates whether work supplementation or subsidized employment are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #4.
ar_#4cwe	Indicates whether Community Work Experience or Alternative Work Experience (CWEP/AWEP) are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #4.
ar_#4slf	Indicates whether self-employment is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #4.
ar_#4ccp	Indicates whether providing child care for others is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #4.
ar_#4cns	Indicates whether counselling is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #4.
ar_#4lfe	Indicates whether life skills training is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #4.
ar_#4com	Indicates whether community service is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #4.
ar_#4oth	Describes any other allowable activities for Activities Requirement #4.
ar_#4tot	Captures the total amount of time a unit may participate in any combination of allowed activities
ar_#5whn	Indicates length of assistance allowed before Activities Requirement #5 is imposed or any other description regarding when Activities Requirement #5 is imposed
ar_#5dsc	Describes what is required for Activities Requirement #5
ar_#5who	Indicates to which group of non-exempt individuals Activities Requirements #5 applies
ar_#5hrs	Indicates the maximum and/or minimum hours of activity requirement for Activities Requirement #5
ar_#5bas	Indicates whether basic or remedial education are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #5.
ar_#5hsl	Indicates whether high school attendance and or work towards a GED are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #5.
ar_#5esl	Indicates whether English as a Second Language classes are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #5.
ar_#5pse	Indicates whether post-secondary education are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #5.
ar_#5jst	Indicates whether job skills training is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #5.
ar_#5jrd	Indicates whether job readiness activities are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #5.
ar_#5jdp	Indicates whether job development and job placement are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #5.
ar_#5jbs	Indicates whether job search is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #5.
ar_#5otj	Indicates whether on-the-job training is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #5.
ar_#5uns	Indicates whether unsubsidized employment is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #5.
ar_#5sub	Indicates whether work supplementation or subsidized employment are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #5.
ar_#5slf	Indicates whether Community Work Experience or Alternative Work Experience (CWEP/AWEP) are allowable activities for Activities Requirement #5.
ar_#5ccp	Indicates whether providing child care for others is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #5.
ar_#5cwe	Indicates whether self-employment is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #5.
ar_#5cns	Indicates whether counselling is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #5.
ar_#5lfe	Indicates whether life skills training is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #5.
ar_#5com	Indicates whether community service is an allowable activity for Activities Requirement #5.
ar_#5oth	Describes any other allowable activities for Activities Requirement #5.
ar_#5tot	Captures the total amount of time a unit may participate in any combination of allowed activities
ar_asign	Captures any information available in the manuals concerning policies that place certain types of people in one set of activities instead of another set of activities
ar_wrqtl	Captures whether the state has a "work requirement time limit," defined by the following: After a certain number of assistance months, the state requires the parent/caregiver to work at least 20 hours per week in a "real job" (I.e. subsidized or unsubsidized job, participation in CWEP/AWEP, self employment, or work as a child care provider). Failure to meet this requirement must result in one of the following sanctions to qualify as a "work requirement time limit": removal of the parent/caregiver when calcualting benefits or ineligibility of entire unit. Finally, the failure to meet the requirement is only considered a "work requirement time limit" if the penalty is imposed until compliance or for the lifetime of the unit.
ar_wrqmo	Captures the number of months after which work is required under the "work requirement time limit."
ar_wrsnc	Description of the sanction imposed for not complying with the "work requirement time limit."
ar_wrsdr	Describes the duration off the sanction imposed for not complying with the "work requirement time limit."
ar_wradd	Number associated with the Activities Requirement (in the database) where additional information on the "work requirement time limit" is coded.

Activities sanctions

This category captures the sanctions imposed on non-exempt recipients that do not comply with the activities requirements outlined in the Activities Requirements category. [Full category documentation]

Table III.B.3	Sanction Policies for Noncompliance with Work Requirements for Single-Parent Head of Unit
Table L7	Most Severe Sanction Policy for Noncompliance with Work Requirements for Single-Parent Adults (Longitudinal)

Variable	Description
as_worst	Describes the worst case sanction for non-compliance with an Activities Requirement
as_#1why	Captures the circumstances under which Activities Sanction #1 is imposed (i.e. Failure of Non-exempt recipients to comply with Activities Requirement #1).
as_#1cnc	Indicates whether or not there is a conciliation process through which participates can correct the situation/problem before Activities Sanction #1 is imposed.
as_#1bnr	Indicates whether or not Activities Sanction #1 results in a reduction of benefits for the unit.
as_#1dsc	Describes the amount of Activities Sanction #1.
as_#1dur	Describes the duration of Activities Sanction #1.
as_#1fsm	Describes the effect of Activities Sanction #1 on the unit's receipt of benefits from other programs, such as Food Stamps, Medicaid and child care subsidy programs.
as_#2why	Captures the circumstances under which Activities Sanction #2 is imposed (i.e. Failure of Non-exempt recipients to comply with Activities Requirement #2).
as_#2cnc	Indicates whether or not there is a conciliation process through which participates can correct the situation/problem before Activities Sanction #2 is imposed.
as_#2bnr	Indicates whether or not Activities Sanction #2 results in a reduction of benefits for the unit.
as_#2dsc	Describes the amount of Activities Sanction #2.
as_#2dur	Describes the duration of Activities Sanction #2.
as_#2fsm	Describes the effect of Activities Sanction #2 on the unit's receipt of benefits from other programs, such as Food Stamps, Medicaid and child care subsidy programs.
as_#3why	Captures the circumstances under which Activities Sanction #3 is imposed (i.e. Failure of Non-exempt recipients to comply with Activities Requirement #3).
as_#3cnc	Indicates whether or not there is a conciliation process through which participates can correct the situation/problem before Activities Sanction #3 is imposed.
as_#3bnr	Indicates whether or not Activities Sanction #3 results in a reduction of benefits for the unit.
as_#3dsc	Describes the amount of Activities Sanction #3.
as_#3dur	Describes the duration of Activities Sanction #3.
as_#3fsm	Describes the effect of Activities Sanction #3 on the unit's receipt of benefits from other programs, such as Food Stamps, Medicaid and child care subsidy programs.
as_#4why	Captures the circumstances under which Activities Sanction #4 is imposed (i.e. Failure of Non-exempt recipients to comply with Activities Requirement #4).
as_#4cnc	Indicates whether or not there is a conciliation process through which participates can correct the situation/problem before Activities Sanction #4 is imposed.
as_#4bnr	Indicates whether or not Activities Sanction #4 results in a reduction of benefits for the unit.
as_#4dsc	Describes the amount of Activities Sanction #4.
as_#4dur	Describes the duration of Activities Sanction #4.
as_#4fsm	Describes the effect of Activities Sanction #4 on the unit's receipt of benefits from other programs, such as Food Stamps, Medicaid and child care subsidy programs
as_#5why	Captures the circumstances under which Activities Sanction #5 is imposed (i.e. Failure of Non-exempt recipients to comply with Activities Requirement #5).
as_#5cnc	Activities sanction #5: Is there a conciliation process that recipient can go through to correct the problem before the sanction goes into effect?
as_#5bnr	Activities sanction #5: Does the sanction result in a benefit reduction?
as_#5dsc	Describes the amount of Activities Sanction #5.
as_#5fsm	Activities sanction #5: Effect of sanction on other programs, including food stamps, Medicaid, and child care.
as_#5dur	Describes the duration of Activities Sanction #5.

Asset test

The Asset Test category includes information on the type and amount of assets an assistance unit may hold, including the limit for Individual Development Accounts and the limit on the value of a vehicle. [Full category documentation]

Table I.C.1	Asset Limits for Applicants
Table IV.A.3	Asset Limits for Recipients
Table L8	Asset Limits for Recipients (longitudinal)
Table L9	Vehicle Exemptions for Recipients (Longitudinal)

Variable	Description
at_unres	Indicates the unrestricted asset/resource limit.
at_restr	Indicates the allowable value of assets that can be held for a particular use, often referred to as IDAs (Individual Development Accounts).
at_rtype	Captures the permitted uses of restricted allowable assets.
at_isida	Captures whether the restricted savings account is an Individual Savings Account (IDA).
at_match	Captures the rate at which recipient’s savings are matched by the state or some designated organization.
at_idawho	Describes who matches the funds in recipient’s savings accounts.
at_vehex	Indicates the value of the vehicle that does not count toward the asset limit.
at_vehva	Describes whether the value of a vehicle is assessed in terms of equity or fair market value. Equity value of a car equals the fair market value minus to the amount still owed on the car.

Benefit computation

Benefit Computation examines how benefits are calculated for an assistance unit. This category describes the state’s benefit formula, as well as which dollar amounts are used in the formula. It also captures whether a state prorates benefits for assistance units who share a living space with non-recipients. Finally, the category includes information regarding the benefit calculation for assistance units who have recently moved to the state. [Full category documentation]

Table II.A.2	Benefit Determination Policies
Table II.A.3	Benefit Standards
Table II.A.4	Maximum Monthly Benefit for a Family of Three with No Income
Table L5	Maximum Monthly Benefit for a Family of Three with No Income (Longitudinal)

Variable	Description
bc_btype	Describes how benefits vary between assistance units.
bc_bform	Describes the benefit formula used when a state's benefit varies by net income (as under the traditional AFDC-type program).
bc_bestd	Specifies the dollar amount used as the benefit standard, if the formula described under bc_bform uses a benefit standard.
bc_bemax	Specifies the dollar amount used as the maximum benefit, if the formula described under bc_bform uses a maximum benefit.
bc_bepct	Specifies the percentage used, if the formula described under bc_bform uses a percentage.
bc_bernd	Describes the method used for rounding the benefit.
bc_minel	Describes the minimum benefit required for an assistance unit to be "technically eligible." Technical eligibility means that the assistance unit is treated like an AFDC/TANF family for other purposes (such as Medicaid and Food Stamps eligibility), but does not necessarily receive a cash benefit if its computed dollar value is less than bc_bemin.
bc_bemin	Specifies a state's minimum benefit level. If the benefit computed is less than this amount, the assistance unit will not receive a benefit payment, even though the unit may be technically eligible.
bc_bflat	Indicates the dollar amount used as the benefit, if the state's benefit is a flat dollar amount.

Child support

This category contains information on each state's child support enforcement rules that impact welfare recipients. The variables focus only on the requirements and policies affecting the custodial parent and do not concentrate on license suspension, new-hire reporting, and other rules that affect the non-custodial parent. [Full category documentation]

Table IV.A.2	Treatment of Child Support Income for Recipients

Variable	Description
cs_coopr	Captures what a custodial parent must do in order to cooperate with the child support agency, including establishing paternity, as well as, identifying and locating the noncustodial parent.
cs_ftgap	Captures whether the state uses fill-the-gap policy to provide supplemental payments to assistance units in order for them to be no worse off then if they had received the entire child support payment.
cs_pasth	Captures the amount of child support added to the unit's benefit as a pass-through.
cs_incme	Captures the amount of the child support payment transferred to the unit as unearned income.
cs_dsrgd	Identifies the amount of the child support transferred as unearned income that is disregarded.
cs_asure	Indicates whether the state ensures that every assistance unit with a child support enforcement order receives their payment every month regardless of whether any support is collected on the family's behalf.
cs_asdsc	Describes the states child support assurance program.

Child support sanctions

The child support sanctions category includes information on sanctions resulting from the failure to meet child support cooperation requirements. [Full category documentation]

Variable	Description
ss_worst	Describes the most severe penalty imposed as a result of failing to meet child support cooperation requirements. The worst case sanction variable includes a description of the sanction and, if relevant, the duration of the sanction.
ss_#1why	Captures why child support sanction #1 is imposed on the unit.
ss_#1cnc	Captures whether child support sanction #1 can be avoided through a conciliation process.
ss_#1bnr	Identifies whether child support sanction #1 reduces the unit's benefit.
ss_#1dsc	Describes the amount of child support sanction #1.
ss_#1dur	Describes the duration of child support sanction #1.
ss_#1fsm	Describes the effect of child support sanction #1 on the unit's receipt of Food Stamps, Medicaid, and/or child care.
ss_#2why	Captures why child support sanction #2 is imposed on the unit.
ss_#2cnc	Captures whether child support sanction #2 can be avoided through a conciliation process.
ss_#2bnr	Identifies whether child support sanction #2 reduces the unit's benefit.
ss_#2dsc	Describes the amount of child support sanction #2.
ss_#2dur	Describes the duration of child support sanction #2.
ss_#2fsm	Describes the effect of child support sanction #2 on the unit's receipt of Food Stamps, Medicaid, and/or child care.
ss_#3why	Captures why child support sanction #3 is imposed on the unit.
ss_#3cnc	Captures whether child support sanction #3 can be avoided through a conciliation process.
ss_#3bnr	Identifies whether child support sanction #3 reduces the unit's benefit.
ss_#3dsc	Describes the amount of child support sanction #3.
ss_#3dur	Describes the duration of child support sanction #3.
ss_#3fsm	Describes the effect of child support sanction #3 on the unit's receipt of Food Stamps, Medicaid, and/or child care.

Components

This category summarizes the components in effect in a given state for a given year. Components exist in a state if the state divides its caseload into mutually exclusive and collectively exhaustive groups that are treated differently across more than one category of rules. Furthermore, the definitions of the groups involve more than one characteristic, eliminating the possibility of coding the different groups using the Unit Type variable. [Full category documentation]

Table Appendix 1	Component Description

Variable	Description
co_1name	Indicates the name of Component 1 as given by the state.
co_1desc	Indicates who may/must participate in Component 1 and provides a brief description of the component members' requirements.
co_1time	Describes how long an assistance unit may participate in Component 1.
co_2name	Indicates the name of Component 2 as given by the state.
co_2desc	Indicates who may/must participate in Component 2 and provides a brief description of the component members' requirements.
co_2time	Describes how long an assistance unit may participate in Component 2.
co_3name	Indicates the name of Component 3 as given by the state.
co_3desc	Indicates who may/must participate in Component 3 and provides a brief description of the component members' requirements.
co_3time	Describes how long an assistance unit may participate in Component 3.
co_4name	Indicates the name of Component 4 as given by the state.
co_4desc	Indicates who may/must participate in Component 4 and provides a brief description of the component members' requirements.
co_4time	Describes how long an assistance unit may participate in Component 4.
co_5name	Indicates the name of Component 5 as given by the state.
co_5desc	Indicates who may/must participate in Component 5 and provides a brief description of the component members' requirements.
co_5time	Describes how long an assistance unit may participate in Component 5.
co_inter	Captures any information regarding how each of the components relate to the others, as well as how units move between components (if applicable).

Contracts and agreements

This category fulfills a dual purpose. First, it identifies whether a state has a formal contract, agreement, or plan with recipients. If so, this category outlines the requirements included in that agreement. In addition, this category provides a summary of a state's behavioral requirements. [Full category documentation]

Table I.A.2	Mandatory Job Search at Application

Variable	Description
ca_exist	Describes whether or not a state has a formal, written agreement listing the recipient's responsibilities.
ca_signd	Indicates whether or not the recipient must sign the agreement.
ca_negtd	Indicates whether or not the recipient is involved in the development of the agreement.
ca_pnlty	Indicates the worst case penalty for not entering into the agreement, not the penalty for non-compliance with particular items in the agreement.
ca_agnme	Indicates the name of the agreement, as designated in the state manual.
ca_tlinc	Indicates whether or not a time limit provision is included in the contract/agreement for at least some of the state's recipients.
ca_tlreq	Indicates whether or not at least some recipients are subject to a time limit. Details regarding the time limit policy are found in the Time Limit category.
ca_mpinc	Indicates whether or not a minor parent residency requirement provision is included in the contract/agreement for at least some of the state's recipients.
ca_mpreq	Indicates whether or not minor parents are required to live with an adult or in some approved living arrangement. Details regarding the minor parent residency requirement policy are found in the Eligibility of Minor Parents category.
ca_csinc	Indicates whether or not cooperation with child support enforcement is included in the contract/agreement for at least some of the state's recipients.
ca_csreq	Indicates whether or not cooperation with child support enforcement is required in the state. Details regarding the cooperation with child support enforcement policy are found in the Child Support category.
ca_dginc	Indicates whether or not drug and alcohol screening and/or treatment is included in the contract/agreement for at least some of the state's recipients.
ca_dgreq	Indicates whether or not drug and alcohol screening and/or treatment is required in the state. Details on this policy are captured in the corresponding notes variable.
ca_iminc	Indicates whether or not immunization and/or health screening provisions are included in the contract/agreement for at least some of the state's recipients.
ca_imreq	Indicates whether or not immunizations and/or health screenings are required in the state. Details regarding immunization and health screening policies are found in the Immunization and Health Screening Requirements category.
ca_sainc	Indicates whether or not school attendance and/or parental involvement provisions are included in the contract/agreement for at least some of the state's recipients.
ca_sareq	Indicates whether or not school attendance and parental involvement are required in the state. Details regarding school requirements for parents and children are found in the School Policies for Dependent Children and Minor Parents Activities Requirements and Bonuses categories.
ca_ptinc	Indicates whether or not parenting classes and/or family skills training sessions are included in the contract/agreement for at least some of the state's recipients.
ca_ptreq	Indicates whether or not parenting classes and/or family skills training sessions are required in the state. Details on this policy are captured in the corresponding notes variable.
ca_othin	Indicates whether or not other requirements (than those specifically listed) are included in the agreement.
ca_othrq	Indicates whether or not the other requirements referred to in "Other requirements: Included in Agreement" and detailed in the corresponding notes variable are required in the state. Details on this policy are captured in the corresponding notes variable.

Countable income

The Countable Income category examines the kinds of income that are counted in determining eligibility and benefits. Specifically, it covers the treatment of interest income, dividend income, EITC income, lump sum income and casual/inconsequential income. [Full category documentation]

Variable	Description
ci_inter	Describes the treatment of interest income when determining a unit's eligibility and benefit.
ci_divnd	Describes the treatment of dividend income when determining a unit's eligibility and benefit.
ci_eitcr	Describes the treatment of EITC (Earned Income Tax Credit) when determining a unit's eligibility and benefit.
ci_lstyp	Indicates the types of lump sum income receiving special treatment when determining a unit's eligibility and benefit.
ci_lmpsm	Describes the treatment of lump sum income when determining an assistance unit's eligibility and benefit.
ci_lslos	Indicates the maximum number of lost months of eligibility due to lump sum income.
ci_casin	Describes the treatment of casual or inconsequential income when determining an assistance unit's eligibility and benefit.
ci_defqt	Describes the definition of quarter when determining disregard for casual or inconsequential income.
ci_exoth	Describes the treatment of other types of unearned income.

Deemed income

Deemed Income outlines the deeming process for stepparents, grandparents who live in the household and grandparents who live outside of the household. In general, only the income of assistance unit members is used to determine the unit's eligibility and benefit. But under certain circumstances, income from persons outside of the assistance unit is "deemed" available to the unit (regardless of whether or not it is in fact available). This "deemed" income is added to the unit's own income when determining eligibility and benefits. [Full category documentation]

Table I.D.1	Treatment of Grandparent Income
Table I.D.2	Treatment of Stepparent Income
Table I.E.3	Eligibility Standards

Variable	Description
di_spwho	Describes to whom a step-parent's income is deemed, if at all.
di_spal1	Describes the initial allocation of a stepparent's income (income stepparents can keep).
di_spa2w	Captures the percent value of W in the second allocation (income stepparents can keep): The allocation equals W% of X dollar amount for Y non-unit people up to maximum amount, Z.
di_spa2x	Captures the value of X in the second allocation (income stepparents can keep): The allocation equals W% of X dollar amount for Y non-unit people up to maximum Z.
di_spa2y	Captures the value of Y in the second allocation (income stepparents can keep): The allocation equals W% of X dollar amount for Y non-unit people up to maximum Z.
di_spa2z	Captures the value of Z in the next allocation (income stepparents can keep): The allocation equals W% of X dollar amount for Y non-unit people up to maximum amount, Z.
di_spoth	Describes any additional allocation of a stepparent's income (income stepparents can keep).
di_ghdmd	Captures whether or not the income of grandparents in the household is deemed.
di_ghal1	Describes the initial allocation applicable to grandparents in the household (the portion of the grandparent's income they are allowed to keep/the portion of the income not deemed).
di_gha2w	Captures the percent value of W in the second allocation applicable to grandparents in the household (income grandparents can keep): The allocation equals W% of X dollar amount for Y non-unit people up to maximum amount, Z.
di_gha2x	Captures the value of X in the second allocation applicable to grandparents in the household (income grandparents can keep): The allocation equals W% of X dollar amount for Y non-unit people up to maximum amount, Z.
di_gha2y	Captures the value of Y in the second allocation applicable to grandparents in the household (income grandparents can keep): The allocation equals W% of X dollar amount for Y non-unit people up to maximum amount, Z.
di_gha2z	Captures the value of Z in the second allocation applicable to grandparents in the household (income grandparents can keep): The allocation equals W% of X dollar amount for Y non-unit people up to maximum amount, Z.
di_ghoth	Describes any additional allocations applicable to grandparents in the household (income grandparents can keep).
di_godmd	Captures whether or not the income of grandparents outside the household is deemed.
di_goal1	Describes the initial allocation applicable to grandparents outside the household (income grandparents can keep).
di_goa2w	Captures the percent value of W in the second allocation applicable to grandparents outside the household (income grandparents can keep): The allocation equals W% of X dollar amount for Y non-unit people up to maximum amount, Z.
di_goa2x	Captures the value of X in the second allocation applicable to grandparents outside the household (income grandparents can keep): The allocation equals W% of X dollar amount for Y non-unit people up to maximum amount, Z.
di_goa2y	Captures the value of Y in the second allocation applicable to grandparents outside the household (income grandparents can keep): The allocation equals W% of X dollar amount for Y non-unit people up to maximum amount, Z.
di_goa2z	Captures the value of Z in the second allocation applicable to grandparents outside the household (income grandparents can keep): The allocation equals W% of X dollar amount for Y non-unit people up to maximum Z.
di_gooth	Describes any additional allocations applicable to grandparents outside the household (income grandparents can keep).

Diversion

Diversion captures whether a state has a formal program to divert eligible applicants or recipients from ongoing welfare receipt and provides details regarding the level of cash payment and support services offered. Although some states employ a variety of strategies to divert applicants from ongoing AFDC/TANF receipt (such as requiring an applicant to participate in job search) only those programs that provide either a cash payment or support services are identified as "diversion programs" in this database. [Full category documentation]

Table I.A.1	Formal Diversion Payments
Table L1	Formal Diversion Payments (Longitudinal)

Variable	Description
dv_exist	Indicates whether or not a diversion program exists.
dv_types	Describes the form in which diversion assistance is available, whether a one-time payment, support services, or both.
dv_bmult	Indicates the maximum number of months of benefits provided as a diversion payment, if the diversion benefit amount is a multiple of the monthly assistance benefit.
dv_bnoth	Describes the maximum benefit in text if the diversion payment is not a multiple of the maximum monthly AFDC/TANF benefit.
dv_$comp	Describes any details regarding how the diversion payment is calculated. Information includes whether the state treats earnings differently or uses different disregards in calculating the benefit.
dv_spsvc	Captures any available information on the provision of support services, such as medical care, child care or help in securing employment for units participating in a diversion program.
dv_$freq	Describes the time period for which an assistance unit can receive a diversion payment, as well as the time period after which someone who already received a diversion payment can receive another.
dv_tmein	Describes the length of time an assistance unit must wait before they can receive ongoing AFDC/TANF benefits (not another diversion payment). Diversion payments are designed to steer persons away from ongoing assistance by providing a large benefit. Therefore, those who want to return to AFDC/TANF generally have to wait a specified length of time before they can begin receiving monthly assistance.
dv_tmlmt	Describes whether diversion assistance counts toward time limits and how it is counted.
dv_jobsr	Indicates whether applicants are required to participate in job search activities as a condition of eligibility.
dv_whorq	Describes who is required to participate in job search.
dv_whoex	Describes who is exempt from the job search.
dv_timsr	Describes the timing of job search relative to application submission and processing.
dv_srfocs	Indicates whether the job search is structured (part of a state work program) or individual-focused (applicant looks for work on his or her own).
dv_whatsr	Describes what is required during the job search period.
dv_srdur	Captures the duration of the job search period.
dv_srsup	Describes what support services are available during the job search.
dv_srcon	Describes the consequences if the applicant is noncompliant with the job search requirement.

Dollar amounts

Dollar Amounts captures the financial standards (referred to as dollar amounts) and any special needs amounts used in determining eligibility and benefits for an assistance unit. Under AFDC, these standards included: the need standard, payment standard and maximum benefit. [Full category documentation]

Table I.E.3	Eligibility Standards
Table II.A.3	Benefit Standards
Table II.A.4	Maximum Monthly Benefit for a Family of Three with No Income
Table L5	Maximum Monthly Benefit for a Family of Three with No Income (Longitudinal)

Variable	Description
da_name1	Captures the name the state uses to refer to Dollar Amount #1.
da_v1f01	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #1 for family of 1.
da_v1f02	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #1 for family of 2.
da_v1f03	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #1 for family of 3.
da_v1f04	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #1 for family of 4.
da_v1f05	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #1 for family of 5.
da_v1f06	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #1 for family of 6.
da_v1f07	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #1 for family of 7.
da_v1f08	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #1 for family of 8.
da_v1f09	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #1 for family of 9.
da_v1f10	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #1 for family of 10.
da_v1f11	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #1 for family of 11.
da_v1f12	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #1 for family of 12.
da_name2	Captures the name the state uses to refer to Dollar Amount #2.
da_v2f01	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #2 for family of 1.
da_v2f02	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #2 for family of 2.
da_v2f03	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #2 for family of 3.
da_v2f04	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #2 for family of 4.
da_v2f05	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #2 for family of 5.
da_v2f06	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #2 for family of 6.
da_v2f07	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #2 for family of 7.
da_v2f08	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #2 for family of 8.
da_v2f09	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #2 for family of 9.
da_v2f10	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #2 for family of 10.
da_v2f11	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #2 for family of 11.
da_v2f12	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #2 for family of 12.
da_name3	Captures the name the state uses to refer to Dollar Amount #3.
da_v3f01	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #3 for family of 1.
da_v3f02	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #3 for family of 2.
da_v3f03	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #3 for family of 3.
da_v3f04	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #3 for family of 4.
da_v3f05	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #3 for family of 5.
da_v3f06	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #3 for family of 6.
da_v3f07	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #3 for family of 7.
da_v3f08	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #3 for family of 8.
da_v3f09	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #3 for family of 9.
da_v3f10	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #3 for family of 10.
da_v3f11	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #3 for family of 11.
da_v3f12	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #3 for family of 12.
da_name4	Captures the name the state uses to refer to Dollar Amount #4.
da_v4f01	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #4 for family of 1.
da_v4f02	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #4 for family of 2.
da_v4f03	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #4 for family of 3.
da_v4f04	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #4 for family of 4.
da_v4f05	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #4 for family of 5.
da_v4f06	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #4 for family of 6.
da_v4f07	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #4 for family of 7.
da_v4f08	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #4 for family of 8.
da_v4f09	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #4 for family of 9.
da_v4f10	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #4 for family of 10.
da_v4f11	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #4 for family of 11.
da_v4f12	Indicates the value of Dollar Amount #4 for family of 12.
da_snadd	Indicates whether or not a state adds to the dollar amounts for assistance units with special needs.
da_snamt	Describes the circumstances under which an assistance unit receives special needs amounts, as well as the dollar value of the special needs amount, when applicable.
da_varph	Indicates whether the dollar amounts vary based on whether the unit lives in public or subsidized housing.
da_amtph	Describes how the dollar amounts differ for the units that do not pay the total cost of their housing due to public assistance.

Earned income disregards

This category outlines the amounts of earned income an assistance unit may deduct when determining eligibility and benefits. The amounts an assistance unit can deduct are referred to as disregards. [Full category documentation]

Table I.E.2	Earned Income Disregards for Income Eligibility Purposes
Table II.A.1	Earned Income Disregards for Benefit Computation
Table L4	Earned Income Disregards for Benefit Computation (Longitudinal)

Variable	Description
ed_edr#1	Specifies the numeric value of the first income disregard. (ed_#1$o% describes whether this value is a dollar amount or a percentage)
ed_#1$o%	Indicates whether Earnings Disregard #1 is a flat dollar disregard or a percent disregard.
ed_#1use	Describes when Earnings Disregard #1 is used.
ed_#1tme	Describes how long an assistance unit qualifies for Earnings Disregard #1.
ed_#1rge	Indicates range of dollar values to which Earnings Disregard #1 applies.
ed_edr#2	Specifies the numeric value of the second income disregard. (ed_#2$o% describes whether this value is a dollar amount or a percentage)
ed_#2$o%	Indicates whether Earnings Disregard #2 is a flat dollar disregard or a percent disregard.
ed_#2use	Describes when Earnings Disregard #2 is used.
ed_#2tme	Describes how long an assistance unit qualifies for Earnings Disregard #2.
ed_#2rge	Indicates range of dollar values to which Earnings Disregard #2 applies.
ed_edr#3	Specifies the numeric value of the third income disregard. (ed_#3$o% describes whether this value is a dollar amount or a percentage)
ed_#3$o%	Indicates whether Earnings Disregard #3 is a flat dollar disregard or a percent disregard.
ed_#3use	Describes when Earnings Disregard #3 is used.
ed_#3tme	Describes how long an assistance unit qualifies for Earnings Disregard #3.
ed_#3rge	Indicates range of dollar values to which Earnings Disregard #3 applies.
ed_ccare	Describes whether or not an assistance unit can disregard a portion of its actual child care expenses. Note: States may use other methods of subsidizing child care, such as direct payment of providers for some or all TANF clients. States both with and without child care disregards in their policies may be using these other methods.
ed_ccage	Indicates the age cutoff between the two disregard amounts in cases where the maximum allowable child care disregard varies by the child's age.
ed_ccmxl	Describes the maximum deduction allowed for young children if deduction varies by age. If deduction does not vary by age, the variable describes the maximum deduction for all children.
ed_ccmxh	Describes the maximum deduction allowed for the older children if deduction varies by the child's age.
ed_ccuse	Describes when the child care disregard is used.
ed_cctme	Describes how long an assistance unit qualifies for a child care disregard.
ed_ccord	Describes how the child care disregard fits into the sequence of all other disregards.
ed_ccptm	Describes the child care disregard policy with respect to part-time workers, if applicable.
ed_ccoth	Captures any other useful information about the child care disregard.
ed_svngs	Captures whether a state disregards earnings that are placed directly into savings.
ed_svdes	Describes special disregard for earnings put into savings in month received.
ed_fmcap	Indicates whether or not a state has a special earnings disregard for assistance units affected by a family cap.
ed_fcdes	Describes the earnings disregard for families affected by a family cap.
ed_tmlmt	Captures whether or not a state has a special earnings disregard for those affected by a time limit.
ed_tldes	Describes the earnings disregard for families affected by a time limit.

Eligibility by number/type parents

Eligibility by Number/Type of Parents outlines the eligibility restrictions for certain types of families. Eligibility may be restricted based on the number or type of parents/caretakers. [Full category documentation]

Variable	Description
en_twopt	Describes whether two-parent, non-disabled units are eligible.
en_chprt	Describes whether child-only units living with ineligible parents are eligible.
en_chrel	Describes whether child-only units living with ineligible non-parent relatives are eligible.
en_kincp	Describes whether the state has a formalized kinship care program.
en_kinde	Describes the state's formalized kinship care program.
en_choth	Describes whether child living with non-relative caregivers is eligible.

Eligibility of individual family members

Eligibility of Individual Family Members describes which family members are part of the assistance unit, given that the unit as a whole is potentially eligible for benefits. [Full category documentation]

Table I.B.4	Stepparent Eligibility

Variable	Description
ei_prent	Indicates whether it is mandatory or optional to include natural/adoptive parents living in the household as members of the unit.
ei_depch	Indicates whether it is mandatory or optional to include all dependent children living in the household as members of the unit.
ei_chage	Captures the age under which an individual is considered a child without restrictions.
ei_chres	Captured the age under which an individual is considered a child with restrictions, described in ei_chcon.
ei_chcon	Describes the conditions that children under the age in ei_chres must meet in order to be eligible for benefits.
ei_stprt	Indicates whether inclusion of stepparent in the unit is mandatory, optional or prohibited.
ei_onssi	Indicates whether SSI recipients are eligible.
ei_strke	Indicates whether persons on strike are eligible.
ei_drgfl	Indicates whether persons convicted of a drug felony are eligible.

Eligibility of pregnant women

Eligibility of Pregnant Women captures whether pregnant women are eligible and if so, when eligibility begins. [Full category documentation]

Table I.B.1	Eligibility of Pregnant Women with No Other Children

Variable	Description
ep_asteg	Indicates whether pregnant women are ever eligible in the state and whether only the mother's eligible or whether the mother and her unborn child are eligible.
ep_month	Indicates the month of pregnancy during which eligibility begins for a pregnant woman with no other children.

Eligibility of two-parent families

Eligibility of Two-Parent Families captures employment-related eligibility criteria for two-parent, non-disabled families. These criteria include rules regarding employment status and labor force attachment. [Full category documentation]

Table I.B.2	Eligibility Rules for Two-Parent, Nondisabled Applicant Units
Table IV.A.1	Eligibility Rules for Two-Parent, Nondisabled Recipient Units
Table L2	Types of Special Restrictions on Two-Parent, Nondisabled Units Eligibility (Longitudinal)

Variable	Description
tp_maxap	Indicates the maximum number of hours a principal earner in a two-parent, non-disabled applicant unit can work and still be eligible for benefits. (The 100 hour rule for applicants).
tp_maxrc	Indicates the maximum number of hours a principal earner in a two-parent, non-disabled recipient unit can work and still be eligible for benefits. (The 100 hour rule for recipients).
tp_wkhis	Captures the required proof of labor force attachment for the principal earner in a two-parent, non-disabled applicant unit in order to be eligible for benefits (The work history rule).
tp_bwait	Captures the length of time the principal earner of a two-parent, non-disabled family must be unemployed in order to receive benefits. (The 30 day waiting period rule).

Eligibility of units headed by minor parents

Eligibility of Units Headed by Minor Parent outlines eligibility rules for units headed by minor parents. This information includes the oldest age a residency requirement is imposed and the acceptable living arrangements that meet the residency requirement. [Full category documentation]

Table I.B.3	Special Rules Imposed on Minor Parent Eligibility

Variable	Description
em_defmp	Describes the state's definition of who qualifies as a minor parent.
em_agehd	Indicates the minimum age at which an unmarried parent can receive benefits as the head of an assistance unit.
em_rdage	Describes the oldest age at which residency requirements are imposed on unmarried parents.
em_rdprt	Indicates whether living with a parent or legal guardian fulfills the minor parent's residency requirement.
em_rdrel	Indicates whether living with an adult relative other than a parent fulfills the minor parent's residency requirement.
em_rdhme	Indicates whether living in an adult supervised home fulfills the minor parent's residency requirement.
em_rdcvt	Indicates whether living with a conservator or legal custodian fulfills the minor parent's residency requirement.

Family caps

Family Caps captures whether a state limits the incremental increase in benefits for units which give birth to another child while receiving aid. The category also provides details regarding the percentage by which the incremental benefit is reduced, how long an assistance unit must be on AFDC/TANF to be affected by the family cap and the children that are exempt from the policy. [Full category documentation]

Table IV.B.1	Family Cap Policies
Table L10	Family Cap Policies (Longitudinal)

Variable	Description
fc_exist	Indicates whether or not the state has a family cap provision.
fc_1date	Specifies the date when family cap policy was first implemented in the state.
fc_m1mon	Describes the number of months following the case opening after which a newborn child is excluded from the assistance unit.
fc_m2mon	Captures the required number of months a family must be off assistance before the capped child can be counted as a member of the unit.
fc_m3mon	Captures the minimum number of months between spells of assistance required for a child born/conceived during a period of non-receipt to be included in the unit.
fc_nonrc	Captures whether a child is included as a member of the unit if conceived, born or either during a period of non-receipt.
fc_%redc	Indicates the percent of the incremental increase in benefits which the family does not receive for the first capped child and each subsequent child.
fc_chelg	Indicates whether the child is included in the unit when determining need.
fc_chinc	Indicates whether the state excludes the "capped" child's income (e.g. child support) when determining eligibility for the unit.
fc_rpinc	Indicates whether a child conceived due to rape or incest is exempted from the family cap.
fc_chout	Indicates whether a "capped" child that moves to another "child-only" unit is exempted from the family cap.
fc_1minr	Indicates whether the state exempts the first births to minor parents from the family cap provision.
fc_exoth	Captures any additional circumstances under which a child is exempt from the family cap.

Immunization and health screening policies

The Immunization and Health Screening category contains information on requirement and sanction policies. The variables include information on both children and adults, although the requirements usually apply only to children. [Full category documentation]

Table III.A.1	Behavioral Requirements

Variable	Description
im_rqany	Captures whether the state has an immunization and/or health screening requirement.
im_imreq	Captures whether the state has an immunization requirement.
im_imwho	Identifies who must receive immunizations.
im_hsreq	Captures whether the state requires annual health checkups.
im_hswho	Identifies who must receive annual health checkups.
im_rqoth	Captures whether other immunization or health screening policies are required.
im_othex	Describes any requirements other than immunizations and regular checkups.
im_wsanc	Describes the most severe penalty imposed on the unit for non-compliance with any other health and/or immunization requirements.

In kind income

In-kind Income captures whether or not a state counts the value of housing assistance and/or food stamps as unearned income for purposes of determining welfare eligibility and benefits. [Full category documentation]

Variable	Description
ik_house	Indicates whether a state counts some portion of housing assistance as unearned income in determining eligibility and benefits.
ik_fstmp	Indicates whether a state counts some portion of Food Stamps as unearned income in determining eligibility and benefits.

Inclusion of non-citizens in the unit

This category contains information on when and which immigrants may receive welfare benefits. [Full category documentation]

Table I.B.5	State Practices Regarding Eligibility of Nonexempt, Pre-PRWORA, Qualified Aliens
Table I.B.6	States Using State Funds to Help Noncitizens who Entered after Enactment and Are Ineligible for Federal TANF Assistance
Table I.B.7	State Practices Regarding Eligibility of Nonexempt, Post-PRWORA, Qualified Aliens after Five Years

Variable	Description
nc_ilegl	Captures whether illegal immigrants, or undocumented aliens who are remaining in the U.S. without INS permission, are eligible for benefits.
nc_nonim	Captures whether nonimmigrants, or aliens who have been admitted for a temporary stay in the U.S. in order to fulfill a specific purpose (i.e., tourists, students, business visitors), are eligible for benefits.
nc_ospec	Captures any pre-reform immigrant groups that the federal government exempts. These groups are treated essentially as citizens and are afforded the same benefits.
nc_operm	Captures whether the non-exempt group of "regular immigrants" who enter the U.S. with a green card or are permitted permanent residence under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) or Special Agricultural Worker provisions of the IRCA are eligible for benefits.
nc_orefg	Captures whether the non-exempt immigrant group with humanitarian status based on conditions abroad (i.e., may face persecution in their homeland) is eligible for benefits. Refugee status permits non-citizens to enter from abroad, and asylee status permits non-citizens already in the U.S. to remain.
nc_odprt	Captures whether non-exempt non-citizens granted a stay of deportation or who have had their deportation withheld are eligible for benefits.
nc_oprle	Captures whether non-exempt persons or immigrant groups that are permitted entry into the U.S. in cases of emergency or because of an overriding public interest are eligible for benefits. These entrants are granted temporary residence and are not likely to become residents.
nc_obatt	Captures whether battered immigrants are eligible for benefits.
nc_obncl	Captures whether there is any difference between the calculation of eligible, pre-reform immigrants' benefits and citizens' benefits.
nc_obcex	Describes any differences in benefit calculation between eligible, new immigrants during the first five years in the U.S. and citizens. This variable includes the use of different standards or reduced benefits.
nc_odeem	Captures whether a sponsor's income is deemed to or counted toward an eligible, pre-reform immigrant's income for benefit eligibility and calculation purposes.
nc_odmtm	Describes how long income of a sponsor is deemed available to an immigrant.
nc_odmds	Describes how much of a sponsor's income is deemed to an immigrant.
nc_oothr	Captures any additional notes for pre-reform immigrants.
nc_5fedl	Captures any post-reform, immigrant groups that the federal government exempts during their first five years in the country. These groups are treated essentially as citizens and are afforded the same benefits.
nc_5ste$	Captures whether the state chooses to fund any groups of non-exempt qualified, new immigrants during their first five years in the country.
nc_5who$	Captures which groups of non-exempt new immigrants the state chooses to fund during their first five years in the country.
nc_5bncl	Captures whether there is any difference between the calculation of new, eligible immigrants' benefits and citizens' benefits, during the immigrants' first five years in the
nc_5bcex	Describes any differences in benefit calculations between eligible, pre-reform immigrants and citizens.
nc_5deem	Captures whether a sponsor's income is deemed to or counted toward an eligible, new immigrant's income for benefit eligibility and calculation purposes, during the first five years in the U.S..
nc_5dmtm	Describes how long the deemed income of a sponsor is counted toward the income of an eligible, new immigrant during their first five years in the country.
nc_5dmds	Describes how much of a sponsor's income is deemed to an eligible, new immigrant during their first five years in the country.
nc_nothr	Captures any additional notes for post-reform immigrants after the first five years.
nc_nperm	Captures whether the non-exempt group of new immigrants who enter the U.S. with a green card or are permitted permanent residence under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) or Special Agricultural Worker provisions of the IRCA are eligible for benefits after their first five years in the country .
nc_nrefg	Captures whether the non-exempt immigrant group with humanitarian status based on conditions abroad (i.e., may face persecution in their homeland) is eligible for benefits. Refugee status permits non-citizens to enter from abroad, and asylee status permits non-citizens already in the U.S. to remain.
nc_ndprt	Captures whether non-exempt non-citizens granted a stay of deportation or who have had their deportation withheld are eligible for benefits.
nc_nprle	Captures whether non-exempt persons or immigrant groups that are permitted entry into the U.S. in cases of emergency or because of an overriding public interest are eligible for benefits. These entrants are granted temporary residence and are not likely to become residents.
nc_nbatt	Captures whether battered immigrants are eligible for benefits.
nc_treat	Describes any differences between the treatment of eligible, post-reform immigrants and eligible, pre-reform immigrants. This variable includes information regarding benefit calculation or deeming differences.
nc_reqre	Describes any special requirements the state places on immigrants in order for them to receive benefits
nc_5othr	Captures any additional notes for post-reform immigrants during the first five years.
nc_illdm	Captures whether the income of an illegal immigrant parent is deemed to their legal immigrant child to determine benefit eligibility
nc_ilal1	Specifies the allocation of earned income (earned income disregards applied)
nc_ila2w	Captures the percent value of W in the second allocation applicable to illegal parents in the household (income illegal parent can keep): The allocation equals W% of X dollar amount for Y non-unit people up to maximum amount, Z.
nc_ila2x	Captures the value of X in the second allocation applicable to illegal parents in the household (income illegal parents can keep): The allocation equals W% of X dollar amount for Y non-unit people up to maximum amount, Z.
nc_ila2y	Captures the value of Y in the second allocation applicable to illegal parents in the household (income illegal parents can keep): The allocation equals W% of X dollar amount for Y non-unit people up to maximum amount, Z.
nc_ila2z	Captures the value of Z in the second allocation applicable to illegal parents in the household (income illegal parents can keep): The allocation equals W% of X dollar amount for Y non-unit people up to maximum amount, Z.
nc_iloth	Captures any additional notes for deeming of illegal immigrants.

Income and assets of children

Income and Assets of Children indicates whether the income, earned and unearned, of children in an assistance unit is excluded when determining the unit’s eligibility or benefit. In states where children’s income receives special treatment, details are provided concerning the specific type of children involved and the length of time their income is excluded. [Full category documentation]

Variable	Description
ic_sptmt	Indicates which type of children, if any, receive special treatment with regard to their earned income.
ic_elmon	Indicates the number of months per year earnings of the children described in ic_sptmt are excluded when determining eligibility.
ic_bnmon	Indicates the number of months per year earnings of the children described in ic_sptmt are excluded when determining an assistance unit's benefit.
ic_summr	Captures whether a child's summer earnings are disregarded.
ic_trsav	Captures how a child's savings are treated when determining an assistance unit's eligibility and benefit.

Income eligibility tests

Income Eligibility Tests outlines the details of any income eligibility tests in a state, including gross income tests, net income tests, gross earnings tests, net earnings tests or unearned income tests. [Full category documentation]

Table I.E.1	Income Eligibility Tests for Applicants
Table I.E.3	Eligibility Standards
Table I.E.4	Maximum Income for Initial Eligibility for a Family of Three
Table IV.A.4	Income Eligibility Tests for Recipients
Table IV.A.5	Maximum Income for Ongoing Eligibility for a Family of Three
Table L3	Maximum Income for Initial Eligibility for a Family of Three (Longitudinal)

Variable	Description
et_gsinc	Indicates whether the state has any test that compares gross income (unearned income plus earned income without disregards) to an income threshold.
et_gits%	Describes the percent by which the threshold is multiplied for the gross income test.
et_githr	Indicates the threshold against which gross income is compared.
et_gsern	Indicates whether the state has any test that compares gross earnings (earned income without disregards) to an income threshold.
et_gets%	Describes the percent by which the threshold is multiplied for the gross earnings test.
et_gethr	Indicates the threshold against which gross earnings is compared.
et_ntinc	Indicates whether the state has any test that compares net income (unearned income plus earned income with disregards) to an income threshold.
et_nits%	Describes the percent by which the threshold is multiplied for the net income test.
et_nithr	Indicates the threshold against which net income is compared.
et_ntern	Indicates whether the state has any test that compares net earnings (earned income with disregards) to an income threshold.
et_nets%	Describes the percent by which the threshold is multiplied for the net earnings test.
et_nethr	Indicates the threshold against which net earnings are compared.
et_unern	Indicates whether the state has any test that compares unearned income to an income threshold.
et_uets%	Describes the percent by which the threshold is multiplied for the unearned income test.
et_uethr	Indicates the threshold against which unearned income is compared.

Minor parent activities and bonuses

This category is designed to capture activities and school bonuses that apply only to minor parents, as defined by each state. While some states capture activities required of minor parents in their activities/work programs (information coded in the Activities Exemptions, Activities Requirements, and Activities Sanctions categories), other states consider minor parent requirements a separate issues/policy. This category insures that the database captures the requirements specific to minor parents, regardless of their exemption status in the Activities categories. However, these requirements may also be captured in the Activities Requirements categories if the state considers these requirements part of their overall work/activity program. [Full category documentation]

Variable	Description
ma_noged	Describes the type of activities required of minor parents who do not have a high school diploma or GED.
ma_ngdsc	Explains any relevant details associated with the activities requirements for minor parents who do not have a high school diploma or GED.
ma_ngexp	Describes the circumstances under which minor parents (who do not have a high school diploma or GED) do not have to meet the requirements described.
ma_ngsnc	Describes the consequences/sanctions for minor parents (who do not have a high school diploma or GED) who do not participate in the required activities.
ma_hvged	Indicates how a minor parent with a high school diploma or GED is treated.
ma_hgdif	Explains activity requirements specific to minor parents with a high school diploma or GED, if different from all individuals descried in Activities Requirements
ma_hgexp	Describes the circumstances under which minor parents (who have a high school diploma or GED) are not required to meet the requirements described.
ma_hgsnc	Describe the consequences/sanctions for minor parents (who have a high school diploma or GED) who do not participate in the required activities.
ma_bonus	Indicates whether the state offers school bonuses to minor parents
ma_sbwhy	Describes the reasons why a minor parent may receive a school bonus
ma_sbwho	Describes which minor parents are potentially eligible for school bonuses
ma_sbamt	Describes the amount of the minor parent's school bonus and any information regarding how often the unit may receive a school bonus
ma_sboth	Captures any additional information on the state's school bonuses for minor parents.

School policies for dependent children

This category includes information on school-related requirements, school-related sanctions and school-related bonuses. All variables in the category only apply to dependent children in the assistance unit. [Full category documentation]

Table III.A.1	Behavioral Requirements

Variable	Description
sp_screq	Captures whether the state has any school requirements.
sp_attnd	Captures whether school attendance is required.
sp_atdef	Explains what the state means by school attendance.
sp_atwho	Captures which children are required to attend school.
sp_atsnc	Captures the minimum and maximum sanction that could be applied to a unit's benefit if they do not comply with the school attendance requirement in the state. The variable also includes the length of time each sanction is imposed.
sp_prent	Captures whether parents are required to be involved in their children's education in any way other than encouraging school attendance.
sp_ptdef	Explains any school-related parental involvement required other than encouraging school attendance.
sp_ptsnc	Captures the minimum and maximum sanction that could be applied to an assistance unit's benefit if they do not comply with the parental involvement requirement in the state. The variable also discusses the length of time each sanction is imposed on the unit.
sp_achve	Captures whether students are required to achieve at least minimum school standards.
sp_acdef	Describes any school achievement requirements.
sp_acwho	Captures the age or grade range of children who must meet school achievement requirements.
sp_acsnc	Captures the minimum and maximum sanction that could be applied to a unit's benefit if they do not comply with the school achievement requirement in the state. The variable also includes the length of time each sanction is imposed on the unit.
sp_snctn	Captures the interaction between sanctions and/or whether the sanctions are imposed simultaneously or consecutively (if the unit is not complying with more than one requirement) .
sp_bonus	Identifies whether any school bonuses are offered for compliance with school requirements.
sp_bndef	Describes what a recipient must do to receive the school bonus (e.g. 'graduation from high school'; 'C average or better').
sp_bnwho	Identifies who is categorically eligible to receive the bonus (e.g. 'All children under 16').
sp_bnamt	Describes the dollar or other value of the school bonus (e.g. '$100'; 'AFDC benefits calculated at 100% of the State's standard of need.') and the amount of time the bonus is allowed (some options are 'One time bonus' or 'monthly benefit increase').
sp_bnoth	Captures any additional information regarding school policies.

Time limits

The Time Limits category describes the various limits that either terminate or reduce an assistance unit's benefits due to the amount of time that they have received aid. Note that time limits which require a unit head to do something in order to continue receiving assistance, such as work activity time limits are not captured in this category. Only time limits that affect the unit's benefit are discussed in this category. [Full category documentation]

Table IV.C.1	State Lifetime Time Limit Policies
Table IV.C.2	Other State Time Limit Policies
Table IV.C.3	State Time Limit Exemption Policies
Table IV.C.4	State Time Limit Extension Policies

Variable	Description
tl_types	Describes which combination of time limits the state employs
tl_lamos	Describes the maximum number of months an assistance unit is eligible for benefits for the Group described in Lifetime Limit A
tl_lawho	Describes the type of assistance units that are affected by Lifetime Limit A.
tl_lbmos	Describes the maximum number of months an asistance unit is eligible for benefits for the group described in Lifetime Limit B
tl_lbwho	Describes the type of assistance units that are affected by Lifetime Limit B
tl_lcmos	Describes the maximum number of months an assistance unit is eligible for benefits for the group described in Lifetime Limit C
tl_lcwho	Describes the type of assistance units that are affected by Lifetime Limit C
tl_limpl	Captures the Lifetime Limit implementation date.
tl_lwhen	Describes when the Lifetime Limit begins for the assistance unit
tl_lloth	Includes any special notes on Lifetime Limits.
tl_paxmo	Captures the number of months (X) an assistance unit may receive benefits in Periodic Limit A. The limit equals X months of assistance allowed during Y months.
tl_paymo	Captures the period (Y) in which the assistance unit may acculmulate benefits in Periodic Limit A. The limit equals X months of assistance allowed during Y months.
tl_pawho	Describes the type of assistance units that are affected by Periodic Limit A.
tl_pbxmo	Captures the number of months (X) an assistance unit may receive benefits in Periodic Limit B. The limit equals X months of assistance allowed during Y months.
tl_pbymo	Captures the period (Y) in which the assistance unit may acculmulate benefits in Periodic Limit B. The limit equals X months of assistance allowed during Y months.
tl_pbwho	Describes the type of assistance units that are affected by Periodic Limit B.
tl_pcxmo	Captures the number of months (X) an assistance unit may receive benefits in Periodic Limit C. The limit equals X months of assistance allowed during Y months.
tl_pcymo	Captures the period (Y) in which the assistance unit may acculmulate benefits in Periodic Limit C. The limit equals X months of assistance allowed during Y months.
tl_pcwho	Describes the type of assistance units that are affected by Periodic Limit C.
tl_pimpl	Captures the Periodic Limit implementation date
tl_pwhen	Describes when the Periodic Limit begins for the assistance unit
tl_ploth	Includes any special notes on Periodic Limits
tl_waxmo	Captures the number of months (X) an assistance unit may receive benefits before ineligible in Benefit Waiting Period A. The limit states, may receive X months of assistance, then ineligble for Y months
tl_waymo	Captures the number of months an assistance unit is ineligble (Y) after receiving benefits for a certain number of months in Benefit Waiting Period A. The limit states, may receive X months of assistance, then ineligible for Y months
tl_wawho	Describes the types of assistance units that are affected by Benefit Waiting Period A.
tl_wbxmo	Captures the number of months (X) an assistance unit may receive benefits before ineligible in Benefit Waiting Period B. The limit states, may receive X months of assistance, then ineligble for Y months
tl_wbymo	Captures the number of months an assistance unit is ineligble (Y) after receiving benefits for a certain number of months in Benefit Waiting Period B. The limit states, may receive X months of assistance, then ineligible for Y months
tl_wbwho	Describes the types of assistance units that are affected by Benefit Waiting Period B.
tl_wcxmo	Captures the number of months (X) an assistance unit may receive benefits before ineligible in Benefit Waiting Period C. The limit states, may receive X months of assistance, then ineligble for Y months
tl_wcymo	Captures the number of months an assistance unit is ineligble (Y) after receiving benefits for a certain number of months in Benefit Waiting Period C. The limit states, may receive X months of assistance, then ineligible for Y months
tl_wcwho	Describes the types of assistance units that are affected by Benefit Waiting Period C.
tl_wimpl	Captures the Benefit Waiting Period implementation date
tl_wwhen	Describes when the the Benefit Waiting Period begins for the assistance unit
tl_wpoth	Includes any special notes on Benefit Waiting Period
tl_ramos	Describes the number of months an assistance unit can receive benefits before their benefit is reduced in Benefit Reduction A
tl_rawho	Describes the type of assistance units that are affected by Benefit Reduction A
tl_rahow	Describes how the benefit is reduced in Benefit Reduction A
tl_rbmos	Describes the number of months an assistance unit can receive benefits before their benefit is reduced in Benefit Reduction B
tl_rbwho	Describes the type of assistance units that are affected by Benefit Reduction B
tl_rbhow	Describes how the benefit is reduced in Benefit Reduction B
tl_rcmos	Describes the number of months an assistance unit can receive benefits before their benefit is reduced in Benefit Reduction C
tl_rcwho	Describes the type of assistance units that are affected by Benefit Reduction C
tl_rchow	Describes how the benefit is reduced in Benefit Reduction C
tl_rimpl	Captures the Benefit Reduction implementation date
tl_rwhen	Describes when the Benefit Reduction Limit begins for the assistance unit
tl_rdoth	Includes any special notes on Benefit Reduction
tl_extyp	Captures how the extension policy is implmented in the state. Basically, this variable describes if the state has a set policy on granting extensions or if each case is evaluated on its own personal merits
tl_steex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for months in which benefits were received in another state
tl_steen	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for months in which benefits were received in another state
tl_stelg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for months in which benefits were received in another state
tl_wavex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for months, after TANF began, in which benefits were received under a waiver
tl_waven	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for months, after TANF began, in which benefits were received under a waiver
tl_wavlg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for months, after TANF began, in which benefits were received under a waiver
tl_divex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for months in which a diversionary payment was received
tl_diven	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for months in which a diversionary payment was received
tl_divlg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for months in which a diversionary payment was received
tl_minex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for months in which a minor parent received benefits as a unit head
tl_minen	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for months in which a minor parent received benefits as a unit head
tl_minlg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for months in which a minor parent received benefits as a unit head
tl_eldex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for months in which the unit head is elderly
tl_elden	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for months in which the unit head is elderly
tl_eldlg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for months in which the unit head is elderly
tl_chlex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for months in which the unit head is caring for a young child
tl_chlen	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for months in which the unit head is caring for a young child
tl_chllg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for months in which the unit head is caring for a young child
tl_illex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for months in which the unit head is ill/incapacitated/disabled
tl_illen	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for months in which the unit head is ill/incapacitated/disabled
tl_illlg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for months in which the unit head is ill/incapacitated/disabled
tl_creex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for months in which the unit head cares for an ill/incapacitated/disabled adult relative or child
tl_creen	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for months in which the unit head cares for an ill/incapacitated/disabled adult relative or child
tl_crelg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for months in which the unit head cares for an ill/incapacitated/disabled adult relative or child
tl_tmtex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for months in which the unit head participates in drug, alcohol, or mental health treatment
tl_tmten	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for months in which the unit head participates in drug, alcohol, or mental health treatment
tl_tmtlg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for months in which the unit head participates in drug, alcohol, or mental health treatment
tl_dvlex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for months in which the assistance unit is fleeing from or receiving treatment for domestic violence or abuse
tl_dvlen	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for months in which the assistance unit is fleeing from or receiving treatment for domestic violence or abuse
tl_dvllg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for months in which the assistance unit is fleeing from or receiving treatment for domestic violence or abuse
tl_njrex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for months in which the unit head is not job ready due to limited job skills, poor education, and/or illiteracy
tl_njren	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for months in which the unit head is not job ready due to limited job skills, poor education, and/or illiteracy
tl_njrlg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for months in which the unit head is not job ready due to limited job skills, poor education, and/or illiteracy
tl_nssex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for months in which support services are not available
tl_nssen	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for months in which support services are not available
tl_nsslg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for months in which support services are not available
tl_uneex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for months in which jobs are unavailable due to high local unemployment
tl_uneen	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for months in which jobs are unavailable due to high local unemployment
tl_unelg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for monthsin which jobs are unavailable due to high local unemployment
tl_nrqex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for months in which unit head is not required to participate in work activities
tl_nrqen	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for months in which unit head is not required to participate in work activities
tl_nrqlg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for months in which unit head is not required to participate in work activities
tl_jobex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for months in which unit head works at an unsubsidized job
tl_joben	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for months in which unit head works at an unsubsidized job
tl_joblg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for months in which unit head works at an unsubsidized job
tl_copex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for months in which the unit head has fully cooperated with program requirements and still cannot find employment
tl_copen	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for months in which the unit head has fully cooperated with program requirements and still cannot find employment
tl_coplg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for months in which the unit head has fully cooperated with program requirements and still cannot find employment
tl_sncex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for months in which the unit is sanctioned
tl_sncen	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for months in which the unit is sanctioned
tl_snclg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for months in which the unit is sanctioned
tl_ot1de	Describes any other extension/exemption (#1).
tl_ot1ex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for Other #1.
tl_ot1en	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for Other #1
tl_ot1lg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for Other #1.
tl_ot2de	Describes any of other extension/exemption (#2).
tl_ot2ex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for Other #2.
tl_ot2en	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for Other #2.
tl_ot2lg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for Other #2.
tl_ot3de	Describes any other extension/exemption (#3).
tl_ot3ex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for Other #3.
tl_ot3en	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for Other #3.
tl_ot3lg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for Other #3.
tl_ot4de	Describes any other extension/exemption (#4).
tl_ot4ex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for Other #4.
tl_ot4en	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for Other #4.
tl_ot4lg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for Other #4.
tl_ot5de	Describes any other extension/exemption (#5).
tl_ot5ex	Describes which time limit(s) exempt units for Other #5.
tl_ot5en	Describes which time limit(s) extend benefits to units for Other #5.
tl_ot5lg	Describes how long benefits are extended to units for Other #5.
tl_exadd	Captures any additional notes on the application of extensions and exemptions.
tl_exmax	Captures the maximum number of extensions or maximum months of extended benefits.
tl_nolmt	Describes the funding source or program change that occurs when a non-exempt assistance unit continues to receive benefits after they have reached the federal or state time limit.
tl_fsmef	Includes any information on how other programs, such as Food Stamps, child care, Medicaid and General Assistance, are affected by the termination of benefits due to the expiration of a time limit.

Transitional benefits

The Transitional Benefits category describes the services that assistance units are eligible for after losing AFDC/TANF benefits. This category focuses on transitional child care and transitional Medicaid; however, any other transitional benefits a state offers are also captured in this category. [Full category documentation]

Variable	Description
tb_tcpvd	Indicates whether a state provides Transitional Child Care to some or all former program participants.
tb_tcltd	Indicates whether a state limits Transitional Child Care benefits to cases that are closed because the unit's income exceeds the eligibility limits due to increased hours of work, increased earnings or the expiration of earned income disregards.
tb_tccls	Describes other situations in which a unit may lose benefits and still remain eligible for Transitional Child Care.
tb_tcdur	Describes the duration of prior assistance receipt required for a unit to be eligible for Transitional Child Care.
tb_tcmos	Indicates the number of months Transitional Child Care is available without income eligibility restrictions.
tb_tcoth	Describes any additional rules that apply to Transitional Child Care.
tb_tmpvd	Indicates whether state provides Transitional Medicaid coverage to some or all former program participants.
tb_tmltd	Indicates whether a state limits Transitional Medicaid to cases that are closed because the unit's income exceeds the eligibility limits due to increased hours of work, increased earnings or the expiration of earned income disregards.
tb_tmcls	Describes other situations in which a unit may lose benefits and still remain eligible for Transitional Medicaid.
tb_tmdur	Describes the duration of prior assistance receipt required for a unit to be eligible for Transitional Medicaid.
tb_tmmos	Captures the number of months that Transitional Medicaid is available.
tb_tmoth	Describes additional rules that apply to Transitional Medicaid.
tb_other	Describes additional transitional benefits a state provides (other than child care and medical benefits).

Treatment of Additional Adults in Household

This category handles the Treatment of Additional Adults in Household [Full category documentation]

Table I.B.8	Treatment of Noncaretaker Adults in Household

Variable	Description
ta_relel	Indicates whether an adult relative (sometimes called an essential person) living in the household with a parent caretaker and children is included in the unit.
ta_parel	Indicates whether an adult, nonrelative partner (a boyfriend or girlfriend who is not the parent of a child in the unit) living in the household with a parent caretaker and children is included in the unit.
ta_nrnel	Indicates whether an adult, nonrelative nonpartner (e.g. an adult friend with no children) living in the household with a parent caretaker and children is included in the unit.
ta_incon	Indicates whether income of a noncaretaker adult who is living in the household but not included in the assistance unit is counted as unearned income toward the unit's eligibility or benefit calculations.
ta_inwho	Describes which types of adults' income are counted as unearned income.
ta_inamt	Describes what portion of the noncaretaker adult's income is counted.
ta_intes	Indicates whether the income counted from a noncaretaker adult is counted as unearned income toward the unit's eligibility and/or benefit calculations.
ta_prora	Indicates whether a state prorates benefits for units living in households with persons excluded from the unit.
ta_prwhn	Describes the circumstances under which proration is applied to the eligibility and/or benefit calculations of the unit.
ta_prwho	Indicates which living arrangements cause the state to reduce the unit's benefits.
ta_pramt	Describes how the prorated benefit amount is calculated.
ta_prtes	Indicates whether the reduction in benefit for sharing shelter costs impacts the unit's eligibility and/or benefit calculations.