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Department
of Human Services Families
First Online Policy Manual Income |
Revised: |
20.1 |
POLICY STATEMENT |
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All sources of income must be explored and
the gross countable income from all sources must be verified prior to
approval or continuation of benefits. ·
Gross income
is tested against a maximum income level which is 185% of the consolidated
need standard for the appropriate number of people. ·
If the gross
income is greater than this standard by any amount, the assistance unit is
not eligible for Families First. ·
If gross
income is equal to or less than the maximum income level for the appropriate
number of people, then net income is computed and this amount is used to
determine eligibility and amount of payment.
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If there is
a deficit of $1.00 or more between the need standard and net income, then
eligibility on this basis exists. ·
Payment
level is determined by testing net income (after appropriate exclusions and
disregards, if any) against the standard of need. ·
If there is
still a deficit, a payment may be made, not to exceed the standard payment
amount for the AU size nor in a monthly amount less than $10.00. |
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