Ch. 351

1996 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(ii) For existing recipients on the effective date of the federal waiver
required to implement the provisions of this section, the first redetermination of
eligibility for AFDC benefits that occurs after the effective date of the approved federal
waiver.

(3)     AFDC benefit payments may not be made to any other family for that
child unless placed in that home by the Social Services Administration.

(4)     This subsection does not apply if the birth of a dependent child is the
result of:

(i) Rape; or

(ii) Incest.

(5)     (i) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a single custodial
parent who is ineligible for grant assistance under paragraphs (2) and (3) of this
subsection shall receive the total value of all child support payments due and collected for
that dependent child.

(ii) The value of child support payments made under subparagraph (i)
of this paragraph may not be counted as income for the purposes of AFDC eligibility and
grant determination.

(6)     (i) The Secretary shall provide for a recipient ineligible for grant
assistance under paragraphs (2) or (3) of this subsection a child-specific benefit not to
exceed, when combined with any child support payments made under subparagraph (5),
the monthly or quarterly value of the increment eliminated by paragraphs (2) and (3) of
this subsection for the purchase of goods specified by the Secretary as suitable for the
care of a minor.

(ii) The Secretary may arrange for the child-specific benefit to be
provided through:

1.       A segregated account on the recipient's electronic benefit
transfer system card, if found to be feasible in accordance with law;

2.       The transitional assistance program contained in subsection
(g) of this section without being required to impose a time limit; or

3.       A voucher system consistent with federal requirements
concerning the family cap.                                     

(w) (1) On or before January 1 of each year that the pilot is effective, the
Secretary shall submit an evaluation report of the pilot to the Governor and, subject to §
2-1312 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly.

(2) The evaluation report shall assess the pilot for its effectiveness and
success in achieving the following objectives:

(i) Protecting the future of all children;

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