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August 15, 2011 (Regular Meeting) Page 560 been directly impacted by the plant closure, layoff, or natural disaster, if determined eligible, may receive the special EA assistance even if they have previously received general EA during the same year. The requirements and benefits are as follows: 1. Gross household income must be at or below 2000 of the federal poverty level. See income table below: Family 2 7 size* 1 3 4 5 6 8 Max. Monthly Income (2011 $1,8 $2,45 $3,0 $3,7 $4,3 $4,9 $5,6 $6,2' levels) 15 2 89 25 62 99 35 72, *For each additional member, add $637.00. 2. Household may not have over $2,000.00 in reserve. Reserve in this case is defined as cash on hand, savings accounts, and /or checking accounts. 3. Income, reserve and outstanding bills must be verifiable through the following methods that are applicable in each situation: a) Pay stubs for all household members, using Work First kinship rules b) Most recent bank statement c) Unemployment Benefits Award Letter d) Family must have outstanding verifiable bills 4. Families receiving benefits must receive budgetary counseling, which will be provided through Consumer Credit Counseling. 5. Family must have a plan in place to meet their ongoing needs. 6. Wage earner(s) must be involved in an organized program for re- employment, when appropriate and available and provided. 7. Specific benefits of Special Provision: a) Benefit payments may be up to but not exceeding $1,200.00 for various critical expenses during a 12 -month period. (Director will set the limit). Benefit payments exceeding certain levels must have approval of various levels of management. b) For rent or mortgage payments, an eviction notice or foreclosure notice is needed. c) For necessary utility bills, a cutoff notice is needed. d) If critically necessary prescription drugs are requested, a drug list from the pharmacy is required. e) Due to its necessity in job search efforts, a payment for Internet access service is allowable under this provision, but cannot exceed $20.00 per month. f) Other expenses can be paid through this Special Provision, as referenced in section VI. A. 9. Services to low income families (under 200% of federal poverty level) Due to limited funding and numbers of families in need, Cabarrus County will operate a limited service program to low- income families who are not recipients of Work First and are not determined to be in an emergency situation and in need of Emergency Assistance. These services are designed to assist families with some basic needs to stabilize their situation, and likely prevent an application for public assistance. The following guidelines will govern families accessing this assistance: 1. The family must include a minor child in the home, and age limits must meet Work First guidelines. 2. Family members are to give their statement as to citizenship and identity 3. Any medical care paid for must be Maintenance of Effort funds. TANF funds cannot be used to provide medical care. 4. Any assistance provided must be short -term, non - recurring, and designed to deal with a specific episode of need, and not extending beyond four (4) months. 5. Income to determine eligibility is computed using Work First guidelines. 6. Total gross family income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty level: Family 2 7 size* 1 3 4 5 6 8