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The income of the following individuals is counted when determining eligibility:

Individual Special Instructions Dependent child Earned income of a dependent child is excluded. Minor Earned income of any minor is excluded. Teen Parent Adult All earned and unearned income of the teen adult parent is counted unless specifically excluded. Parent in the home All income is counted unless specifically excluded. Caretaker relative other than child’s parent Income is counted if need is included in the benefit calculation unless specifically excluded. If married, and caretaker relative is included in the family household unit, both spouse and caretaker relative living in the home must be included in the family household unit. Stepparent in the home All income is counted unless specifically excluded.

Calculating the Gross Monthly Income The family’s monthly income is calculated by adding the gross monthly income of each adult family member identified in the family household unit. Income such as regularly received child support payments or Social Security benefits for a child under age 18 should also be included. A family member living temporarily away from home must be included in the family size and their income included in the calculation. See Family Definition.