A child support deduction for legally obligated child support payments paid by a SNAP household member to or for a child outside the household.

212.5 Standard Deduction

Allow the standard deduction for each household according to the amounts listed in section 600, regardless of the household type or the source of the household’s income.

212.6 Earned Income Deduction

The earned income deduction is intended to cover work-related expenses such as, but not limited to, taxes, social security, union dues, and uniforms.

212.7 Dependent Care Deduction

Allow the actual cost for the care of a child or incapacitated adult when the care is necessary to enable another member of the household to work. This includes seeking, accepting, or continuing employment or training or education preparatory to employment.

NOTE: A dependent-care deduction is allowed when necessary for a household member to accept or continue employment. Allow a dependent care deduction when a customer has a temporary leave of absence from employment for a short period of time and the person plans to return to the same job.

B.Verification of Dependent Care Expenses. Dependent care expenses must be verified for the customer to receive the deduction. Acceptable verification includes a bill or written statement from the provider or collateral contact with the provider. Verification is not required for the Maryland Senior Nutrition Assistance Program (MSNP) or Elderly Simplified Application Project (ESAP).

212.8 Excess Medical Expense Deduction