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CHILD CARE SUBSIDY ELIGIBILITY POLICY MANUAL  6 (3) Income from Sales – The cost of operation of a vehicle (current state reimbursement rate), and the cost of supplies (as paid). (4) Job Related Costs – If the individual has costs associated with furnishing his/her own tools, equipment, transportation, etc., allow the expense, as paid, as a deduction. (5) Farm Income – The cost (as paid) of feed, seed, fertilizers, tools, equipment repair and replacement, labor, cost of operation for farm machinery, shipping costs, custom work, and land rental or ownership costs. (6) Business Income – The cost (as paid) of tools, equipment repair and replacement, labor, cost of operation of equipment, purchase of materials, supplies, or stock of goods, rental or ownership costs and utilities on separate business establishment, and subcontracting cost. (7) Income Producing Property – Cost (as paid) of ownership (mortgage or contract payment, taxes, insurance, repairs), utilities, labor, and supplies. 5.5 MILITARY INCOME Military income sent to the eligibility unit from an EU member stationed away from the residence of the EU shall be counted as gross monthly income to the EU. However, the military EU member stationed away from the residence shall not be included in determining household size. Verification may include, but is not limited to: (1) At least two pay check stubs dated within the last 60 days; or (2) For ongoing employment: applicant name, employer name, phone number, rate of pay, hours worked per pay period, pay frequency, and explanation of any fluctuations in pay; or (3) For new employment: applicant name, employer name, phone number, start date, date of first check, rate of pay, hours to be worked per pay period, pay frequency, and explanation in any expected fluctuations in pay; or (4) For end of employment: employer name, last day worked, date of last check; or (5) Electronic military record; or (6) Bank statement showing income received; or (7) DESE contact with employer. 5.6 EXCLUSIONS FROM MONTHLY GROSS INCOME The following types of funds and resources shall be excluded from determining the monthly gross income:

5.6.1 BENEFITS FROM ANOTHER AGENCY (1) Any payment received under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970; (2) Any benefits received under Title VII, Nutrition Program for the Elderly, for the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended; (3) Adoption Subsidy (AS) Maintenance Payment; (4) Death benefits such as OASDI, VA, Railroad, or other burial Benefits; (5) Burial benefits are exempt. Budget regular monthly survivor’s benefits; (6) (6) Incentive payments and supportive services, including direct reimbursements for child care, received through case management services from FSD staff or outside case management agencies; (7) Vocational Rehabilitation: Payments made for maintenance, transportation, tuition, fees, etc., in connection with a claimant participating in training or school attendance are excluded. If the applicant receives payment specifically designated for child care expense, budget as income; (8) Veterans Education Assistance: The portion, which is for the ‘student’ and is actually used for items such as tuition, books, fees, equipment, transportation for school, etc., shall be excluded. The portion designated for maintenance and child care expense shall be included as income;