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965 Chapter 6:Non-citizens • Section 1: Introduction (07/2026) • An ABAWD ineligible for exceeding the SNAP time limits. Note: If a person is unwilling to disclose their citizenship status, treat them as ineligible non-citizens. Most income, resources and deductible expenses of these individuals are subject to the use of proration when determining how their presence impacts benefit levels for the eligible household members. Proration refers to counting only the portion allotted for the eligible individuals based on a simple calculation. To prorate, the amount in question (income or deduction type) is divided evenly among all household members, including eligible and ineligible members. The result is then multiplied by the number of eligible individuals so that only their share is counted in the case. The pro rata share belonging to the ineligible household member is not considered countable for the filing group. Treatment of income The following information provides an explanation of how the system calculates countable income for ineligible filing group members. ONE divides the ineligible member’s countable income based on the number of individuals in the filing group. ONE will multiply that amount by only those who are in the benefit group. This income is prorated, countable income for the filing group. It is important to correctly enter the ineligible individual’s information in the system to receive the correct calculation. Note: The countable income of ineligible members is eligible for the earned income deduction (20% of earned or self-employment) and an exclusion of 50% of self-employment income with costs. For example, in a household with three citizens and one ineligible non-citizen person there are 4 persons in the household. If the ineligible person earns $1000 a month only the prorated portion available to the eligible members is counted. To prorate the income: 1. Divide the income by number of household members. $1000 divided by 4 household members is $250. 2. The equitable portion ($250) is multiplied times the number of eligible members (3), $250 times 3 = $750. The prorate amount to use in the calculations is $750. Note: Income is calculated differently dependent on the citizenship status of each individual. An ineligible non- citizen’s income is prorated as mentioned above. Eligible non-citizen’s income is not prorated. It is important to correctly identify the citizenship status for each individual in ONE. Proration of deductions The costs for the following deductions are prorated if paid by an ineligible member. Only the benefit group’s members prorated share is used for the deductions. • TANF • Shelter • Child support • Medical costs, and • Dependent care