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TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP 640 DETERMINING THE HOUSEHOLD’S BUDGETABLE GROSS MONTHLY INCOME AMOUNT 640.1 Initial Application (Intake) 640.1.1 A 30-Day History of Income Exists If the application reflects current ongoing income, a 30-day history of income (30-day Best Estimate (BE)) must be used to determine monthly income. The 30-day period begins the day prior to the application date and extends back 30 calendar days. Calculate the monthly income amount using verified gross income received in the 30-day period and convert the income to a monthly amount using the appropriate factoring method. The monthly income calculated using the 30-day BE will be budgeted to the application month and to all ongoing benefit months. In those instances when a 30-day BE does not provide a clear representation of the household’s income, a 60-day BE should be evaluated. This includes households with irregular (day labor, on-call, temporary employment services) or sporadic income. Irregular Pay: When converting and projecting earnings, do not include bonuses, holiday pay, commissions and/or overtime, unless it is received on a regular basis or the holiday pay is received in lieu of regular pay (e.g., vacation pay). It is acceptable to exclude a check from the 30-day best estimate when the check does not provide a clear representation of a household’s circumstances (e.g. one check provided within the 30-day history is abnormal due to sick leave). Any additional verification of income provided by the household or discovered by the agency between the date of application and the date of processing will only be evaluated in the best estimate calculation if one of the following changes in income is reported or discovered. A-640 BUDGETING DETERMINING THE HOUSEHOLD’S BUDGETABLE Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 11 Aug 25 MTL 10/25 GROSS MONTHLY INCOME AMOUNT