55 Pa. Code 165 app A
| Type of Allowance | Frequency | Maximum Allowance | |
| TANF or GA | SNAP Only | ||
| TRANSPORTATION RELATED ALLOWANCES | -actual cost up to $1,500 annually except for moving/relocation costs to accept employment | ||
Transportation Public -bus -subway -commuter rail -taxi -paratransit | -as required for job interviews, work or work-related activities | -as required for job interviews, work or work-related activities | |
| -for employment, may be authorized for the period up to the date of the first pay | -for employment, may be authorized for the period up to the start date | ||
| Transportation Private | -as required for job interviews, work or work-related activities | -as required for job interviews, work or work-related activities | -mileage reimbursement rate will be set by the Department by notice not to exceed Commonwealth |
-privately-owned vehicle -volunteer car and driver | -for employment, may be authorized for the period up to the date of the first pay | -for employment, may be authorized for the period up to the start date | reimbursement rate for actual cost of gasoline, plus the actual cost of parking and highway and bridge tolls |
| Transportation Car or van pool | -as required for work or work-related activities | -as required for work or work-related activities | |
| -for employment, may be authorized for the period up to the date of the first pay | -for employment, may be authorized for the period up to the start date | ||
| Moving/relocation costs to accept employment | -to accept a verified offer of gainful, permanent employment | Not permitted. | -actual cost up to $200 |
| -no more than once in a 12-month period | |||
| Motor Vehicle Repair | -as required for work or work-related activities | -as required for work or work-related activities or if required to accept employment | |
Motor Vehicle-Related Expenses -driver's license -State inspection fee -emission control inspection fee -license plates -vehicle registration fee | -as required for work or work-related activities | Not permitted. | |
| MOTOR VEHICLE PURCHASE | -as required for work or work-related activities | Not permitted. | -actual cost for one vehicle up to $1,500 in a lifetime. |
| CLOTHING | -as required for work or work-related activities | -as required for work or work-related activities or if required to accept employment | -required clothing or actual cost of clothing up to $150 annually |
| WORK, EDUCATION AND TRAINING- RELATED ALLOWANCES | -actual cost up to $1,000 a lifetime | ||
| Tools and Equipment | -as required for work or work-related activities | -as required for work or work-related activities or if required to accept employment | |
| Personal computers and related hardware or software are not permitted. | |||
| Books and Supplies | -as required for work or work-related activities | -as required for work or work-related activities | |
| Fees | -as required for work or work-related activities | -as required for work or work-related activities or if required to accept employment | |
| Union Dues/ Professional Fees | -may be authorized for the period up to date of first pay | Not permitted, unless required under Federal law. |
55 Pa. Code 165 app A
The provisions of this Appendix A amended under sections 201(2), 403(b), 403.1, 405, 405.1, 405.1A, 405.3, 408(c) and 432 of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. §§ 201(2), 403(b), 403.1, 405, 405.1, 405.1A, 405.3, 408(c) and 432); and the Federal Food stamp regulation in 7 CFR 273.7(d)(4).
This appendix cited in 55 Pa. Code § 165.1 (relating to general); 55 Pa. Code § 165.41 (relating to eligibility for special allowances for supportive services); and 55 Pa. Code § 165.46 (relating to types of special allowances for supportive services).