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ESA SNAP Policy Manual 176 − This pro rata share is calculated by first subtracting the allowable exclusions from the income of ineligible member(s) and dividing the income evenly among the household members, including the ineligible members. − All but the ineligible members’ share is counted as income for the remaining household members.  Deductible expenses: − The 20 percent earned income deduction will apply to the prorated income earned by such ineligible members, which is attributed to their households. − The portion of the household’s allowable child support payment, shelter and dependent care expenses that are either paid by or billed to the ineligible member will be divided evenly among the household’s members, including the ineligible member(s). All but the ineligible members’ share is counted as a deductible child support payment, shelter or dependent care expense for the remaining household members. − Exception: If the household is entitled to an SUA, the entire allowance is allowed when calculating the excess shelter expense deduction. All other expenses, such as rent, etc. will be prorated.  Eligibility and benefit level: The ineligible member(s) will not be included when determining the household’s size for the purposes of: − Assigning a benefit level to the household − Determining the standard deduction − Comparing the household’s monthly income with the income eligibility standards − Comparing the household’s resources with the resource eligibility limits 14.1.3 Ineligible Noncitizens ESA must determine the eligibility and benefit level of any remaining household members of a household containing an ineligible noncitizen in the same way as a household with a member disqualified for failing to provide an SSN (or good cause for not providing one) or a member who is an ineligible ABAWD, as outlined in Section 14.1.2, SSN Disqualifications and Ineligible ABAWDs. ESA must not include the resources and income of the sponsor and the sponsor’s spouse in determining the resources and income of an ineligible sponsored noncitizen.

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