403.05.03A Eligibility

(Eff. 05/01/07)

In this step, the applicant’s net income is calculated and compared to the Net Income Limit (NIL). (Refer to MPPM 103.10) The Automated Budgeting Workbook must be used to budget OSS cases. The instructions below are for manual budgeting to demonstrate the process.

Net Income is calculated as follows:

Use the DHHS Form 1296-B ME, Optional State Supplementation Worksheet.

Begin with gross countable income (after exclusions).

Subtract allowable deductions (disregards):

$20 General disregard from any income other than SSI

Earned income disregards:

– $65

– ½ of the remaining earned income

Compare result to the NIL:

If net income exceeds the NIL, the individual is not eligible.

If net income is equal to or less than the NIL, proceed to Payment Calculation step.

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