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E. Adding and Deleting Persons With Income

1. When adding/deleting a person with income, conduct a prospective determination per 305.1.A. If eligible, verify anticipated income and reflect the change in the appropriate payment month.

2. Income of persons being removed from the assistance unit will be deleted from consideration at the same time the individual is removed from the unit. Additionally, any income of a stepparent or parent (including the parent of a minor caretaker) who is not included in the assistance unit will be deleted for the month following the month the person leaves the home. In the case of a minor caretaker, income deemed from the minor's parent(s) will be deleted for the month following the month the minor caretaker attains the age of 18.

Example 1 - One of three children is removed from the home by the court on July 15. This child receives Social Security of $75 per month. The August payment should not reflect the income and needs of the child who was removed.

Example 2 - A stepparent moves out of the home on the 23rd of September. Any income deemed available to the unit should be deleted from the October payment calculation. A supplemental payment must be made if the income cannot be deleted from the October 1 payment.

3. When adding/deleting the income of excluded individuals required to be in the assistance unit, the income of any excluded individual required to be in the assistance unit will be treated the same as individuals who are included in the assistance unit and, in the case of earned income, earned income disregards are applicable.

a. The income of an excluded individual will be deleted the month following the month that the person leaves the home or is no longer required to be in the unit.

b. When an excluded individual gets an increase or decrease in income, the increase or decrease will be handled in accordance with Section 305.1.D.

F. Applicant's/Recipient's Reporting Responsibilities

The applicant/recipient must be advised according to Section 401.2.B.1. and 2. regarding verification requirements and action that may be taken if verification is not provided. Additionally, the worker must provide the applicant/recipient with information concerning:

1. Documents that constitute acceptable types of verification.

2. Changes that must be reported.

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