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The entire amount of allowable medical and dependent care expenses incurred by or paid by an IPV ineligible, fleeing felons, parole/probation violator, drug felon or Work Requirement noncompliant member is allowed as a deduction.

A pro-rata share of dependent care expenses, which is either paid by or billed to the SSN ineligible member or ineligible alien, is counted as a deduction for the remaining members. The system of eligibility makes this determination automatically. 3445.00.00 BENEFIT CALCULATION (S)

The method used to determine an AG's benefit is dependent on the composition of the AG. However, all AGs are given a standard deduction. AGs with earned income are allowed an earned income deduction. 3445.05.00 STANDARD DISREGARD (S)

All AGs are allowed a standard deduction based on the household size as determined by federal regulations. The current standard amounts are listed in Section 3025.10.00. The amount is established by federal regulations and is adjusted each October. (f23) 3445.10.00 EARNED INCOME DEDUCTION (S)

Twenty percent of gross earned income is allowed as a deduction. No additional deductions are allowed from earned income except for costs of self-employment. (f24)

The earned income deduction is not allowed on any portion of income earned under a work supplementation (Grant Diversion) program that is attributable to public assistance (TANF). If there is additional money received by the client that is non-subsidized, the earned income deduction will be applied to this portion of the client's income. 3445.15.00 CATEGORICALLY ELIGIBLE AGS (S)

An AG comprised entirely of persons receiving or authorized to receive TANF and/or SSI does not have the gross or net income figure compared to the limits to determine eligibility. Such AGs are considered categorically eligible for the SNAP program but may or may not receive a SNAP allotment.

The allotment for these AGs is designated on the issuance charts. These AGs are to be suspended if not eligible for an allotment. Their benefit level is determined as other AGs according to the following sections.

In addition to the income and resource information other eligibility factors deemed to be met and verified for categorically eligible SNAP AGs include Social Security number, sponsored alien information and residency.