9076.2 SSN Disqualification, Child Support Sanctions and Ineligible ABAWDs

Determine the eligibility and benefit level of remaining household members of a household containing individuals determined ineligible due to: ·disqualification for refusal to obtain or provide an SSN; ·non-cooperation with the Division of Child Support Enforcement; or ·meeting the time limit for able-bodied adults without dependents. 1) Resources - The resources of such ineligible members continue to count in full to the remaining household members. 2) Income - Count a prorata share of the income of such ineligible members as income to the remaining members. To get the prorated share, subtract the allowable income exclusions from the ineligible member’s income, divide the amount by the household size, and use all the income except for the prorated share of the ineligible household member. 3) Deductible expenses – Allow the earned income deduction for the prorated share of income used by the remaining household members. Divide the household's allowable child support payment, shelter (except any utility allowances), and dependent care expenses, which are either paid by or billed to the excluded members evenly among the household's members including the ineligible members. Allow all but the ineligible member's share as a deductible child support payment, shelter (except any utility allowances), or minor care expense for the remaining household members. 4) Eligibility and benefit level - Ineligible members will not be included in determining their household's size when: a) Assigning a benefit level to the household; b) Comparing the household's monthly income with the income eligibility standards; or c) Comparing the household's resources with the resource eligibility limits. 11 DE Reg. 1243 (03/01/08)