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• The total gross earned 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. • $35 is subtracted from the verified non-reimbursable medical expenses. • The monthly dependent care expense 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 cost. • If there is no excess shelter cost, the net monthly income has been determined. • If there is excess shelter cost, the excess shelter cost is subtracted from the AG’s monthly income after all the above deductions have been made. • The AG’s net SNAP income is determined. 3445.30.00 165% INCOME LIMIT BENEFIT CALCULATION (S)

When an individual is 60 years of age or older and resides with others but is unable to purchase and prepare meals, they may be able to be a separate AG if the following conditions apply: • They suffer from a disability considered permanent by the Social Security Administration (SSA) or suffers from a non-disease-related, severe, permanent disability, and • The gross income of the others with whom they reside (excluding the income of the individual’s spouse) is less than the 165% Gross Income Limit (found in Chapter 3000).

If eligible, the individual’s spouse (and dependent children) must also be included in the AG.

The eligibility system will determine eligibility for this provision by including all those who eat together and their income. If the AG passes the 165% gross standard it will fail the AG with all included and then form separate AGs with the elderly disabled individual (their spouse and their dependent children) in a separate AG. 3445.35.00 ROUNDING (S)

In calculating net SNAP income, cents are retained in all calculations made to determine the SNAP income. The final income figure is rounded to the closest dollar amount. The amount is rounded down if the income figure ends in one cent through 49 cents and rounded up if the income figure ends in 50 cents through 99 cents. 3445.40.00 SNAP BENEFIT LEVEL (S)

The net monthly income is compared to the net income eligibility standards for the appropriate AG’s size. If the AG is determined eligible, the eligibility system will determine benefit levels based on the Thrifty Food Plan.

The eligibility system will prorate benefits if the AG is subject to prorated benefits.