The purpose of this memorandum is to provide social services districts (SSDs) with information concerning a district optional mailing which the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) will make on behalf of requesting districts. The purpose of the mass mailing is to encourage employment by publicizing the new 42% earnings disregard and reminding recipients of the 60 month limit on federal public assistance benefits. Any increase in employment to 20 hours or more per week will favorably impact the State's TANF participation rate.
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