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Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services July 7, 2018 Human & Community Services Page 2 of 14 Income Table for Non-TANF Child Care Scholarships Income Type Count Capital Investment Returns: Returns from capital investments are counted. If the individual is actively engaged in the management of the investment, this may be “Self- employment Income.” Interest, Dividend, Royalties Yes Cash Contributions: Cash contributions directly available to the applicant or participant, regardless of the intended use, are counted as unearned income. Other Income Yes Child’s Income (see Dependent Child’s Earned Income)

Child Support "In Excess" Payments: Child Support Yes Child Support Arrearage Amount: Child Support Yes Child Support: Child support income retained by the parent is counted. Prospect the net amount and disregard CSED fees withheld from child support payments. If child support income is irregular, average the income over a period. Child Support Yes Child-Only TANF Cash Grant: TANF Cash Assistance Yes College Work Study: Work-study hours count toward the minimum hourly work requirement. NOTE: CCR&Rs count the work hours and the income, while OPA may exclude this as educational income Employment Yes Commissions, Salary, or Wages: Employment Yes Community Spouse Income Maintenance Allowance: (Not likely seen in child care families.) Other Income Yes Contract for Deed: The income received, whether principal and/or interest, is counted as unearned income. Other Income Yes Dependent Child’s Earned Income – Attending School: The earned income of a dependent child who is attending elementary or high school, regardless of age, is excluded. Excluded No Dependent Child’s Earned Income – Not Attending School: A dependent child’s income is counted, unless the child is attending school. Employment Yes Disability Benefits: Disability Benefits Yes