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Earned Income Deduction (20% of $671.66) – $134.33 $537.33 Monthly Countable Gross Unearned Income + $200.00 = $737.33 Standard Deduction – $139.00 = $598.33 Dependent Care Deduction – $100.00 = $498.33 Excess Shelter Deduction (Elderly/Disabled) ($420 - ½ *$498.33) – $170.83 Net Countable Income = $327.50 $327.50 * 30% = $98.25 (round up to $99) FS Benefits = $518 (Maximum Allotment for a Household of Four) – $99 = $419

Effective November 1, 2013, all groups of two or fewer members that meet all financial and non-financial eligibility requirements will receive a minimum monthly allotment of $15 (except in the first month when benefits are pro-rated).

Groups of three or more persons may meet non-financial and gross income and net income criteria, but be determined to be eligible for $0 in FS benefits. Deny FS in this situation.

Example Mr. Jones and his three children apply for FS. Mr. Jones works, and has monthly gross earnings of $3,600. He is given the TANF Domestic Violence brochure and under Expanded Categorical Eligibility, his income is less than 200 % FPL, $3,676. He only pays $100 in rent, is eligible for the Heating/Cooling Utility Allowance because he received LIHEAP, and does not pay any dependent care or child support. Mr. Jones’ household should receive the following disregards and deductions when calculating the FS benefit level: • Earned Income Deduction • Standard Deduction Because the group has Expanded Categorical Eligibility, it does not have to meet the net income test. Monthly Countable Gross Earned Income $3,600.00 Total Monthly Countable Gross Income = $3,600.00 Earned Income Deduction (20% of $3,600) – $720.00 = $2,880.00 Standard Deduction – $153.00 = $2,727.00 Excess Shelter Deduction – $0.00