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STANDARDS OF ASSISTANCE Regulations INCOME 44-133 (Cont.)

44-133 TREATMENT OF INCOME -- CALWORKS (Continued)

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Step 2 $ 1021 Family MAP for Six (All excluded dependents of the stepparent are included, regardless of deprivation since the stepparent's income is used.)

- 375 Total Family Net Nonexempt Income

$ 646 Potential Grant

Step 3 $ 542 AU MAP for Two

$ 646 Potential Grant

$ 542 Aid Payment (lesser of AU MAP or potential grant)

*50% Earned Income Disregard and Net Nonexempt Income must be rounded down to the nearest dollar amount: MPP Section 44-315.34

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.55 When an excluded family member whose needs must be considered shares the same familial relationship with more than one AU and the members of the AUs live in the same home, the parents shall determine in which AU the needs of the non-AU family member shall be included.

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Example:

A mother with one child (AU #1) has an ineligible alien child in common with the unmarried father who receives aid for his separate child (AU #2). The ineligible alien child has deprivation. Mother has earned income and the father who is the principal earner is unemployed and receives UIB unearned income. The parents shall decide in which AU to include the ineligible alien common child's needs.

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.6 Income of a Nonneedy Caretaker Relative Other than the Parent

.61 The amount by which a nonneedy relative, other than a parent with whom the child lives, is able and willing to meet the child's needs is income to the Assistance Unit.

CALIFORNIA-DSS-MANUAL-EAS MANUAL LETTER NO. EAS-14-02 Effective 7/1/14

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