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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES FAMILY INVESTMENT ADMINISTRATION TEMPORARY CASH ASSISTANCE MANUAL CALCULATING INCOME OF INELIGIBLE HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS 907 COMAR 07.03.03.13 FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY- 900

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907.1 PRORATED INCOME A. The income of the following ineligible household members is prorated 1. An individual who has not provided a Social Security Number or proof of filing for one : 2. An illegal or undocumented immigrant 3. An individual in violation of parole or probation 4. An individual convicted of a felony after August 22, 1996 involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance 5. A fleeing felon 6. An individual within the 10 year penalty period for misrepresentation of residence to get cash assistance from 2 or more states 7. An ineligible stepparent whose income is compared to the 50% federal poverty level column of the FIP Schedule (Column C) and if it is above the 50% level, the income is deemed to the TCA unit B. Prorate the income as follows: 1. If the ineligible individual is an applicant, the initial needs test must be done using the 20% earned income disregard or 50% self employed disregard (if self-employed). 2. If the applicant passes the initial needs test, then the following deductions are given: a. Disregard 40% of the gross earned income, or 50% of the self- employment income (the cost to produce is included) b. Deduct child care expenses up to the maximum of $200 per month per child for full-time employment or up to the maximum of $100 per month per child for part-time employment c. Deduct child support payments made to people outside of the assistance unit d. Deduct alimony payments made to people living outside of the assistance unit (for stepparent and sponsor cases only) e. Add all unearned income