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5 If ineligible for MAABD/MQB-Q using SSI methodology (see 1. above), complete Section D of the Adult Budget Sheet to; determine eligibility for MQB–Q, MQB-B or MQB-E.
B. Medicaid Individual: Complete Section A of the DHB-5008aAdult Budget Sheet
1. Total the individual's gross unearned income from all sources. Enter total GROSS unearned income on Line 1.
2. On Line 2 subtract the $20 General Exclusion unless the income is VA Pension.
3. Enter the Net Unearned income on Line 3 (Line 1 minus Line 2). Go Line 11 if no earned income.
4. Earned Income - Enter total gross earned income of the individual on Line 4. (For certain incomes this is the amount after operational expenses.)
5. On Line 5 subtract remainder of the $20 General Exclusion if any not used by unearned income. If there is only earned income, subtract the $20 from earned income.
6. Line 6 is the subtotal of earned income (Line 4 minus Line 5).
7. On Line 7 subtract the $65 work expense exclusion from earned income.
8. Enter the difference by subtotaling Line 8 (Line 6 minus Line 7).
9. On Line 9 subtract 1/2 of Line 8.
10. The result on Line 10 is the Net Earned Income (Line 8 minus Line 9).
11. The amount on Line 11 is the Total Net (countable) Income (Line 3 plus Line 10).
12. On Line 12 enter the income maintenance amount for aid program/category or categories in which eligibility is being evaluated (CN/MN/M-QB/M-WD).
13. Determination of Eligibility for Appropriate Coverage Group
a. Categorically Needy:
(1) If the a/b's income on Line 11 is equal to or less than the N income level for an individual, the a/b is financially eligible for N coverage.
(2) If the a/b's income on Line 11 is greater than the N income level for an individual, evaluate for M coverage.
b. Medically Needy: Enter the M amount on Line 12 and subtract Line 12 from Line 11. Use the amount of excess income on Line 13 to compute the deductible for the certification period.