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SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP 421.3.2 Earned Income Deduction (toc) Apply the deduction only to the portion of a disqualified/excluded member's countable earned income that is prorated in the household. Apply all but the ineligible members portion to the earned income of remaining members. 421.4 Household Deductions (toc) Standard Deduction — The household is entitled to this deduction in full. Child Support expenses, Dependent care, shelter costs except the Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) Prorate if expenses (other than SUA) are billed to or paid by the disqualified/excluded member, or they are jointly responsible for the expenses. The expenses are divided equally among all household members. Count the eligible members’ share in the household budget. Count in full (do not prorate) if an eligible member pays the expenses. Do not prorate the Utility Allowance (UA). Assign the UA to an eligible member (age is not a factor). See E&P MS A-660.5.1.1, Utility Allowance (UA), for examples. Homeless Shelter Standards - Prorate the standard if the household claims the standard allowance, regardless of whom the expense is billed to or paid by. 421.5 Medical/Excess Shelter Deductions (toc) Medical — Prorate the medical bills of a disqualified/excluded member listed in E&P MS B-421.1. Unlimited Excess Shelter — The household is eligible for this special provision if the disqualified/excluded member is the only person who qualifies for it. 421.6 Income Test and Household Size (toc) Do not include the disqualified/excluded members in determining the household's income limits or the amount of the allotment B-421.3.2 SPECIALIZED HOUSEHOLDS Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 09 July 26 MTL 11/26 Earned Income Deduction