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12-14-1-7. Confidentiality of TANF records; TANF information that may be disclosed by the division

IN Code § 12-14-1-7 (2019) (N/A)
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Sec. 7. (a) A record that identifies an individual who has applied for, or is receiving, cash assistance or supportive services under the TANF program:

(1) is confidential; and

(2) is exempt from the disclosure requirements of IC 5-14-3-3.

(b) The division may use or disclose information concerning a TANF applicant or recipient only for purposes directly connected to the following:

(1) The administration, including establishing eligibility, determining the amount of assistance, and providing services for applicants and recipients, of a state plan or program approved under:

(A) Title I;

(B) Title IV-A;

(C) Title IV-B;

(D) Title IV-D;

(E) Title IV-E;

(F) Title X;

(G) Title XIV;

(H) Title XV;

(I) Title XVI;

(J) Title XIX;

(K) Title XX; or

(L) Title XXI;

of the federal Social Security Act.

(2) An investigation, a prosecution, or a civil or criminal proceeding conducted concerning the administration of the TANF program or a program described in subdivision (1).

(3) The administration of any federal, state, or township program that provides assistance or services to individuals on the basis of need.

(c) The division shall safeguard information, including the following:

(1) The name and address of an applicant or a recipient.

(2) Information concerning the economic and social conditions of an individual.

(3) The evaluation of information concerning an individual.

(4) Medical information.

As added by P.L.161-2007, SEC.14.

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