The proposed rule amendment is required to comply with federal regulations issued by the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, to implement the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provisions of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005. The rule amendment will clarify when a parent or caretaker relative who is totally responsible for the care of a disabled family member is exempt, in accordance with 45 CFR 261.2(n)(2)(i), from mandatory work participation and the time limit under the TANF/Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) program.