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When the minor parent is considered in the AG as the parent or caretaker and the minor aged parent has no applicant/recipient siblings which would force the minor parent to take a dependent child role within the AG, only the income which is available to the minor parent is to be budgeted in all eligibility determinations. The income is to be given the same consideration with respect to disregards, exemptions, and so forth as that of any other caretaker relative applicant or recipient.

Any income that is drawn for the direct benefit of a minor parent is available in total when such benefit is made payable to the minor or to a representative payee who lives with the AG. 3450.55.00 PRORATING BENEFITS (C)

Cash benefits are prorated when an application is filed on the first day of any month containing 31 days. When this occurs, a one-day benefit is payable for that month.

Proration does not occur in any other situation.