(c) In the TANF program, a caretaker relative
(see OAR 461-001-0000) other than a parent
(see OAR 461-001-0000) who chooses not to be included in the need group is subject to the "non-needy caretaker relative countable income limit standard" for the filing group which is set at 185 percent of the federal poverty level (see OAR 461-155-0180).
(3) The ELI Standards in this section serve as the countable and adjusted income limits when the following requirements are met:
(a) The income of the benefit group includes earned income
(see OAR 461-145-0120).
(b) The earned income was earned by an individual in the benefit group .
(c) The ELI Standards are used:
(A) During the certification period
(see OAR 461-001-0000),
(B) When the filing date
(see OAR 461-115-0040) is established on or before the last day of the certification period of the benefit group , or
(C) When TANF benefits of the benefit group were closed due to earned income and the benefit group establishes a filing date within 30 days following the closure.