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INCOME LIF BUDGETING METHODOLOGY

$90 WORK EXPENSE DISREGARD

Policy: In determining eligibility for Medicaid, the first item deducted from the gross monthly earnings is $90 of earned income for those individuals engaged in full-time or part-time employment (including those not employed throughout the month).

NOTE: Whenever an A/R has earned income, the first $90 per month is disregarded even though the A/R may not currently be employed or working.

References: SSL Sect.

366

Dept. Reg. 3 52.19 360-4.6(a)(3)

ADMs

OMM/ADM 97-2 90 ADM-3 87 ADM-32

GISs

89 MA028 87 MA0028

Interpretation: When determining net earned income using LIF budgeting (See INCOME LIF BUDGETING METHODOLOGY DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY) subtract $90 for each person working full-time or part- time. The $90 work expense is given regardless of the amount of the work expenses incurred.

When the A/R earns less than $90 per month, disregard the entire amount.

Although the A/R may have more than one job, only one $90 disregard for work-related expenses is allowed.

(MRG)