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TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP 960 BUDGETING STEPS INCLUDING DISQUALIFICATIONS CLAIMS (toc) TANF Budgeting Steps First Step - Maximum grant is established based on number of eligible members in the household (see TANF Needs Standard Chart in E&P MS C-141); Second Step - Subtract earned income (after all applicable work expenses and/or disregards and/or childcare expenses have been deducted); Third Step - Total all net earned income with countable unearned income and subtract this amount from the payment need standard based on the number of TANF household members eligible to be included for assistance. The result of this step is the net grant. FINAL NET GRANT Fourth Step - Subtract any claim from the net grant. Claims Claim deductions are calculated by adding together: SNAP Budgeting Steps Once household members' income and expense data is entered into the computer, the system will calculate the correct allotment based on household size, income and any applicable shelter expenses, utility allowance, phone or medical expenses. Note: SNAP budgeting is done by the computer except for claims which require recomputing the allotment for each month in question. Steps: Apply the gross income test in both the eligibility and allotment determination, unless policy specifies otherwise. Compare countable gross income to the maximum gross monthly income allowable by household size, except for 1) households containing an elderly or disabled member; and 2) categorically eligible cases. If the household does not pass the gross income test, deny/ terminate benefits. 1. Add all gross earned income. 2. Multiply by 80% for net earned. Do not allow the 20% for claims resulting from non-reporting of earnings. B-960 PROGRAM VIOLATIONS/ SANCTIONS Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 13 July 26 MTL 13/26 BUDGETING STEPS INCLUDING DISQUALIFICATIONS CLAIMS