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EAP Policy Manual FFY24 Chapter 3 Program Eligibility Requirements Page 20 Income type Details Count as income? Employer paid fringe benefits, including the employer portion of cafeteria benefits
No Family Support (if undesignated between Child and Spousal Support) When payment does not designate between spousal support and child support, divide the entire amount equally between the spouse and their minor children. For example, if the household includes one parent and two minor children divide the payment amount by three. Only the spouse portion of family support (1/3 of total in this example) is counted as income. Yes Food or rent received instead of wages
No Foster care payments This includes foster care payments from the Northstar Care for Children program, and non-profit and private organizations. No Gambling – hobby
No Gambling – self employment Count only when the household indicates it as self-employment income. Yes Gifts (cash) Provides support for the household. Accept the self-reported amount with no additional required documentation. Count the total of all gifts equaling $100 or more during the EAP-eligibility period. Do not count total gifts equaling $99 or less. Yes