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Pay stubs should be representative. Pay stubs that are received that have vastly differing amounts should be carefully examined. If one or more pay stubs are not representative, staff may use the pay stubs they have to average the income based on the client’s normal rate of pay, hours and earnings.
2.1.13 TREATMENT OF SHIFT PREMIUM, SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL AND PAID TIME OFF Shift premium and shift differential is pay that an employee receives for working the least desirable hours at a business. Paid time off is pay that an employee receives as part of having available sick or vacation time. For initial child care determination and redetermination of eligibility, the pay from shift premium, shift differential and paid time off are counted, paid time off and holiday hours only are counted. The shift differential hours are not counted as they are part of the regular hours indicated on the pay stubs. 2.1.14 INCOME INCLUSIONS
The following types of income are to be considered when computing the amount of gross income for eligibility purposes:
Family Independence Stipend (also known as TANF) Assistance payment to aid a family with a dependent child who is in the financial assistance budget. The TANF/SNAP database will be used to verify receipt of a TANF stipend.
Alimony Allowance, usually ordered by the Family Court, paid to an individual by the spouse or former spouse after a legal separation or divorce or while legal action is pending. Any alimony amount listed on the application will be counted. If the client has an open CHIP case and had not indicated alimony income on the application, the amount in CHIP may be used. Otherwise, self- attestation of the alimony income is accepted, and child care staff should use the amount of alimony income indicated on the application and calculate the amount based on the frequency listed by the client. Alimony income reported will be calculated using the same formulas of income multiplied by 4.33 if received weekly, 2.16 if bi-weekly, 2 if semi-monthly or if a monthly amount is given, the monthly amount will be used.