4008.1.1 Applicant Eligibility STEP 1: GROSS INCOME TEST

Compare the gross income to 185% of the applicable Temporary Assistance for Needy Families standard of need. Deny assistance if the income exceeds 185% of the applicable Temporary Assistance for Needy Families standard of need. STEP 2: APPLICANT NET INCOME TEST Subtract the earned income deduction ($90.00) and child care expenses from each wage earner's earnings. Add the net earned income to unearned income to determine the net family income. Compare the net income to the payment standard. Deny assistance if the income exceeds the payment standard. If income is less than the payment standard, continue to step 3. STEP 3: TANF GRANT COMPUTATION From earned income, subtract the standard work deduction ($90.00), and 30 plus 1/3 disregard (if applicable) from each earner's earned income, and child care. Add the net earned income to unearned income to calculate the family's net income. Subtract the net income from the applicable standard of need; the number calculated is the deficit. Multiply the deficit by 50%; the number calculated is the remainder. The grant is either the remainder or the payment standard whichever is less.