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TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP Notes: • If the minor parent lives with both parents, allow the needs of both parents when determining deemed income. • Do not count resources of a minor parent’s parent unless the parent is included in the household. • Do not budget income of the stepparent of a minor parent. 748 PAYMENTS TO VICTIMS OF NAZI PERSECUTION (toc) Exclude as income any payments made to individuals because of their status as victims of Nazi persecution. This includes Holocaust and Swiss payments. 749 PLAN FOR ACHIEVING SELF-SUFFICIENCY (PASS) (toc) Exempt any income received by an SSI recipient. Exempt from earned or unearned income any amount an SSI recipient deposits into a PASS account or uses towards completion of a PASS plan. Note: if the PASS contribution is made from earned income, deduct the PASS contribution from the individual’s gross earnings before deducting the 20% earned income deduction. A PASS can be, but is not limited to: • Money deposited into a savings account to purchase a vehicle for employment transportation; • Money deposited into a savings account to start a new business; or • Money used toward an educational program. The PASS plan must be approved by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The SSI recipient will receive a notice from SSA approving or disapproving of the PASS plan. This notice is satisfactory verification of the PASS plan. INCOME Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 26 Jun 26 MTL 09/26 Minor Parents Income A-747