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Monthly work expenses cannot exceed monthly income and cannot be carried into future months. The following expenses are allowed for both blind and disabled clients: 1. Transportation to and from work a. Actual bus/cab fare, or b. $.33/mile for private vehicle 2. Service animal (including care and upkeep) In addition to the expenses listed above, blind individuals are allowed the following work expenses (not all-inclusive): 1. Braille instruction 2. Optical aids 3. Uniforms 4. Lunches 5. Federal, State, and local income taxes and Social Security taxes In addition to the expenses allowed for both blind and disabled individuals, disabled individuals are allowed the following work expenses (not all-inclusive): 1. Adaptive equipment/durable medical equipment 2. Attendant care services (20 CFR 416.976(c)(1) 3. Prosthetic or medical devices necessary to work 4. Drugs/medical services not covered by Medicaid or other third party 5. Installation, maintenance, and repair costs for deductible items 6. Vehicle modifications necessary for a disabled person to operate/use the vehicle (cost of the vehicle is not allowed) Family Medically Needy: For households that pass the Gross Monthly Income (GMI) test (below), disregard the first $200 and 25% of remaining earned income for each wage earner. An additional disregard of up to $200 per dependent per month may also be deducted from household earnings for dependent care costs. Legally obligated and paid child support may also be disregarded. Income Limits Household 1 $683 Household 2 $923 Household 3 $1164 Household 4 $1404 Household 5 $1644