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TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF TANF 1. Gross earned income (include income which is otherwise disregarded in calculating the grant); 2. Unearned income; and 3. Net grant amount. Multiply the total by 10% (20% if claim). (See I&R MS 506.1) The end result is the claim amount to be deducted from the net grant amount. Fifth Step – For an IPV disqualification, subtract the “needs” (pro rata share) for each disqualified household member. Note: Disqualification penalties may be assessed against more than one person in a grant. If all persons on a case are disqualified, the case will not close automatically. The worker must close the case. SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP SNAP 1. Add all unearned income to net earnings. 2. Subtract the standard deduction, allowable dependent care and verified court ordered child support payments. The result is the adjusted income. If elderly/disabled, also subtract medical expenses less the $35 deductible to reach the adjusted income. 3. Subtract allowable shelter expense  Total monthly shelter expenses  Multiply adjusted income by 50%  Subtract remainder of adjusted income from shelter expense 4. Subtract the lesser of actual expenses or fixed max expense from the adjusted income for net income. If elderly/disabled, subtract the actual expense from adjusted income for net income. 5. To determine allotment value  Use allotment tables in E&P MS C-220 or  Multiply net income by .3 (30%) and subtract unrounded product (2 decimal places) from the maximum allotment for the household size. Claims (see I&R MS 506.2) Claims deductions are determined by multiplying the monthly allotment: a. by 10% for agency and client claims; OR b. by 20% for IPV and Fraud claims B-960 PROGRAM VIOLATIONS/ SANCTIONS BUDGETING STEPS INCLUDING DISQUALIFICATIONS CLAIMS Division of Social Services Eligibility and Payments Manual 13 July 26 MTL 13/26