Case Changes, Denials & Appeals

2026 TANF Case Management Guide How to Report Household Changes for TANF Did someone move into your home, leave your household, or have a new baby? Your TANF agency may need this information to keep your cash-assistance case accurate. The reporting process depends on the state or tribal program handling your benefits. This guide explains…

2026 TANF Benefits and Family Assistance Guide What Happens When TANF Benefits End? Know Your Next Steps When TANF cash assistance ends, your household may lose a regular payment that helps cover basic expenses. However, the next steps depend on why your case closed and the rules of your state or tribal program. A time…

2026 Cash Assistance Reapplication Guide Can You Reapply for Cash Assistance? What to Do After a Denial or Closed Case If your cash assistance was denied or stopped, you may have another way to request benefits. Depending on your program and case status, you might submit a new application, reopen your previous case, or challenge…

2026 TANF Case Reopening Guide How to Reopen a TANF Case After Your Benefits Stop Your TANF payment stopped, but your family may still need cash assistance. Before filling out another application, find out why your case closed. You may be able to provide missing information, request restoration, challenge the closure, or submit a new…

2026 TANF Appeals and Benefit Rights Guide TANF Fair Hearing Explained: How to Appeal a Benefit Decision If your TANF application was denied or your cash benefits were reduced or stopped, you may be able to challenge the decision through a fair hearing. You can also ask for a hearing when your agency has not…

TANF Denial and Fair Hearing Guide What to Do If TANF Is Denied: Check the Reason, Appeal or Reapply A TANF denial does not always mean the issue is final. Your next step depends on why the application was denied, whether the agency used correct information, and the appeal rules in your state or tribal…