Implement Missouri TANF #6855
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Starting implementation of Missouri TANF. Documentation and parallel development will follow.
Created 19 test files covering all Missouri TANF variables and scenarios: Unit Tests (18 files): - mo_tanf.yaml - Main benefit calculation with $10 minimum rule - mo_tanf_eligible.yaml - Overall eligibility (state + demographic + income + resources) - mo_tanf_income_eligible.yaml - All three income tests combined - mo_tanf_185_percent_test.yaml - 185% gross income test - mo_tanf_standard_of_need_test.yaml - Standard of need test - mo_tanf_percentage_of_need_test.yaml - 34.526% percentage of need test - mo_tanf_resources_eligible.yaml - Resource limits ($1000 vs $5000 with IEP) - mo_tanf_standard_of_need.yaml - Standard of need amounts by family size - mo_tanf_maximum_benefit.yaml - Maximum benefits (34.526% of standard) - mo_tanf_countable_income.yaml - Net income after all deductions - mo_tanf_gross_earned_income.yaml - Employment + self-employment - mo_tanf_earned_income_deductions.yaml - Sum of all deductions - mo_tanf_standard_work_exemption.yaml - $90 standard work exemption - mo_tanf_child_care_deduction.yaml - $175/$200 child care deduction - mo_tanf_two_thirds_disregard.yaml - 2/3 disregard for active recipients - mo_tanf_30_plus_one_third_disregard.yaml - $30+1/3 disregard (4 months) - mo_tanf_30_disregard.yaml - $30 only disregard (8 months) - mo_tanf_new_spouse_disregard.yaml - New spouse full income disregard Integration Tests (1 file): - integration.yaml - 8 comprehensive scenarios testing: * Maximum benefit with no income * Low income families with child care deductions * Families at 185% income limit boundary * Resource limit tests ($1000 without IEP, $5000 with IEP) * Unearned income (Social Security) scenarios * Child support income (no MO passthrough) * Benefit rounding and $10 minimum payment rule * All three sequential income tests working together Test Design: - All values based on official MO TANF documentation - Tests cover edge cases at exact limits and boundaries - Used underscore thousands separators per style guide - Integration tests verify complete calculation pipeline - Tests document MO's unique three-tiered income testing system - Based on frozen 1991 benefit amounts per 13 CSR 40-2.120 Reference: 13 CSR 40-2.310, 13 CSR 40-2.120
Tests created based on documentation for Missouri TANF implementation.
- Add changelog entry for Missouri TANF program - Document new variables, parameters, and tests 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
Implements Missouri Department of Social Services Temporary Assistance program including: - Three-tiered income eligibility testing (185%, Standard of Need, 34.526%) - Standard of Need amounts and maximum benefit calculations - Earned income disregards ($90 standard work exemption, child care) - Resource limits ($1,000 initial, $5,000 with IEP) - Comprehensive test coverage (94 tests, 100% passing) All parameters include regulatory citations from 13 CSR 40-2 and Missouri DSS policy manuals. 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>
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Summary
Complete implementation of Missouri Department of Social Services Temporary Assistance (TANF) program.
Fixes #6854
Implementation Details
Variables Implemented (19 files)
mo_tanf- Benefit calculation with three-tiered income testingParameters Created (21 files)
Three-Tiered Income Testing System
Missouri uses a unique three-tier income eligibility system:
All three tests must pass for eligibility. The Percentage of Need test also determines the benefit amount.
Test Coverage (94 tests, 100% passing)
Regulatory References
All implementations include citations to:
Implementation Notes
This is a simplified "steady-state" implementation that:
Time-limited disregards can be added in future enhancements.
Test Results
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Related Issues
Consolidates work from:
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