Sec. 1.7. (a) The division shall, before July 1, 2025, determine whether an individual is eligible for TANF assistance based on the individual's amount of need set forth in 470 IAC 10.3-4-3 (as in effect on January 1, 2022).
(b) After June 30, 2025, and before July 1, 2027, a dependent child or a woman described in section 1(f) of this chapter who:
(1) otherwise qualifies for assistance; and
(2) is part of an assistance group that has a gross income that is not more than thirty-five (35%) percent of the federal income poverty level;
is eligible for TANF assistance.
(c) After June 30, 2027, a dependent child or a woman described in section 1(f) of this chapter who:
(1) otherwise qualifies for assistance; and
(2) is part of an assistance group that has a gross income that is not more than fifty (50%) percent of the federal income poverty level;
is eligible for TANF assistance.
(d) The division shall amend the state TANF plan or take any other action necessary to implement this section.