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income eligibility standard of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513),

the family is no longer eligible.

Example 2: Mr. Thomas receives assistance for himself and one

(1) child (one hundred sixty-two dollars ($162)). He started to

work, and his monthly gross earnings are computed to be one

thousand twenty-five dollars ($1,025). The income eligibility budget

is as follows: $1,025 (gross earnings) x 80% = $820 - $492 (60%

of $820) = $328. Since the net countable income is less than the

income eligibility standard of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513),

the family remains eligible. The assistance payment (one hundred

sixty-two dollars ($162)) remains the same because the gross

earnings (one thousand twenty-five dollars ($1,025)) are less than

one thousand twenty-six dollars ($1,026).

Example 3: Mrs. Hill receives assistance for herself and two (2)

children (two hundred four dollars ($204)). She has found

employment, and her monthly gross earnings are computed to be

one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250). The income

eligibility budget is as follows: $1,250 (gross earnings) x 80% =

$1,000 - $600 (60% of $1,000) = $400, which is less than the

standard of five hundred thirteen dollars ($513). The family

remains income eligible. Since the gross income is greater than one

thousand twenty-six dollars ($1,026) (refer to 20 CAR § 502-518),

the assistance payment is reduced by fifty percent (50%). The new

assistance payment will be one hundred two dollars ($102).

(e)(1) Even if the family remains eligible, the participant may choose at any time to have his or her case closed.

(2) The worker should discuss this option with a participant who becomes employed, since each month of receipt reduces the number of months he or she may receive benefits in the future.