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DIVISION OF WELFARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES Child Care Policy Manual determine the approximate hours the individual will be working (e.g., the employer states the individual will work between 35 and 40 hours per week; the case manager must use 37.50 hours (35 + 40 / by 2 = 37.50) in the computation). 2. Estimate weekly gross income by multiplying the weekly estimated hours by the hourly wage. 3. Determine the monthly projected gross income by multiplying the estimated weekly gross income by 4.3. If verification substantiates the use of a specific factoring method which is more accurate than multiplying weekly gross income by 4.3, use what will accurately reflect the income to be received. The budgeting method used must be documented in the computer system. Example: Employer statement verifies the customer works 30-35 hours per week, at $7.75 per hour. Wages would be calculated as: 30 + 35 = 65 / 2 = 32.5 (average hours per week) x $7.75 x 4.3 = $1,083.06 If verification of tip income is included on the EVF or employer’s statement, use steps above to determine the anticipated monthly tip income. Example: Customer above also earns $10-15 per shift in tips and works 5 days per week. Tips would be calculated as: 10+15=25/2=$12.50 (average tips per shift) x 5 (number of shifts per week) x 4.3 = $268.75. Total income for the customer for wages/tips = $1083.06 + $268.75 = $1,351.81. 313 Best Estimate Based on Actual Income Actual income is income which has already been received. Anticipate income using the best available information. Use the household member’s pay stubs as verification whenever possible. If the application reflects current ongoing income, a 30-day history of income can be used to determine monthly income. The 30-day period begins the day prior to the application date stamp (or the date of the most current income verification, whichever is more recent) and extends back 30 calendar days. In those instances when a 30-day history does not provide a clear representation of the household’s income, a history of up to 365 days should be evaluated. This includes households with irregular or sporadic income (day labor, on-call, temporary employment services). Calculate the monthly income amount using verified gross income received in the 30-day period (or longer) and convert the income to a monthly amount using the appropriate factoring method. The monthly income calculated using the 30-day period (or longer) will be budgeted to the application month and to all ongoing benefit months. 314 Irregular Income When converting and projecting earnings to a monthly amount do not include holiday pay and/or vacation/sick pay unless it is received in lieu of regular pay. 315 On-Call Employment Income from on-call employment, such as banquet waitress, culinary union, or casual labor, etc., is treated as monthly income when it fluctuates or is irregular or sporadic. Use a pay history (if available) and divide 300- Income and Assets [25] MTL 01/24 July 1, 2024