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3445.20.00 GROSS INCOME ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION (S)

The total gross income of all AG members and disqualified members is the gross income. This figure will include both earned and unearned income.

Exempt income is not included in this total. This gross income figure is compared to the Gross Income Eligibility Standards to determine eligibility for AGs which do not contain an elderly/disabled member and/or is not categorically eligible.

If the AG's gross income exceeds the gross income limit for the AG size, the AG is ineligible. If the AG's gross income is below the limit, eligibility is based on the AG's net income. 3445.20.05 NET INCOME CALCULATION FOR AGS BELOW THE GROSS INCOME LIMIT (S)

The following steps outline the determination of the net income for those AGs determined to be gross income eligible: • The total gross income of all AG members is added together. o This figure will include both earned and unearned income. The gross earned income (except any portion of grant diverted income) is multiplied by 20% and this figure is subtracted from the total gross income. • The standard deduction is subtracted from the income amount. • The child support deduction is subtracted from the remaining income. • The monthly dependent care deduction is subtracted from the remaining income. • The allowable shelter expenses are added to determine total shelter costs. 50% of the adjusted income (the AG’s monthly income after all the above deductions have been subtracted) is subtracted from the total shelter costs. The remaining amount, if any, is the excess shelter deduction. o If there is no excess shelter deduction, the net monthly income has been determined. o If there is excess shelter deduction, the excess shelter deduction is subtracted up to the maximum amount allowed. • The AG’s net income is determined.

NOTE: It is possible that certain AGs may meet the gross income eligibility determination, but not be eligible for any benefits due to excess net income. This case shall be denied if at application or cancelled if a change has been reported. 3445.25.00 NET INCOME CALCULATION FOR ELDERLY/DISABLED AGS (S)

The following steps outline the determination of an AG’s net income if the AG has at least one- member aged 60 or over or who is disabled: • The total non-excluded gross income of all members of the AG is added to the income of disqualified members (see Budgeting AGs with Disqualified Members, Section 3445.50.00). This figure will include both earned and unearned income.