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10630 BUDGETING DEDUCTIONS FOR DISQUALIFIED HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS

This section pertains to individuals disqualified for: 1. Work Registration 2. Intentional Program Violation (IPV) 3. Voluntary quit/reduction of hours 4. Duplicate Benefits 5. Trafficking 6. Fleeing Felon/parole/probation violator/Convicted Felon 7. Disqualified from TANF or Tribal TANF.

These individuals are still considered excluded household members, but for eligibility purposes their income and expenses follow disqualified member rules. Disqualified members deductions continue to apply to the remaining household members; such as allowable earned income, standard deduction, medical, dependent care, allowable child support payments, and excess shelter deductions. If the household’s allowed medical expenses are at least $36 and under $201, the standard medical expense of $200 is granted.

10700 DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE

Documentary evidence is defined as written confirmation of a household's circumstances. Specialists may get documentation through the household or from other sources suggested by the household. Examples include wage stubs, rent receipts, utility bills, and similar documents.

10710 COLLATERAL CONTACTS

A collateral contact is verbal confirmation of a household's circumstances by the Specialist with a person or organization outside the household. Some examples of collateral sources are: 1. Employers 2. Landlords 3. Social service agencies 4. Migrant service agencies 5. Neighbors

This list is not all inclusive; there may be other collateral contacts that may be identified by the household. The Specialist may make collateral contacts in person or by telephone.

10711 DESIGNATIONS OF COLLATERAL CONTACTS

Households are responsible for designating collateral contacts. However, the household may ask for help from their Specialist in doing so. Designation of a collateral contact is not required in writing; but Specialists must document verbal designations in the case file.

Note: Documentary evidence is not necessarily the preferred verification for residence and household size. These items may be verified through readily available documents, but if none are available, Specialists may substitute collateral contacts as verification.