2100.9.3.2 Income

Determine the gross income by budgeting the: current income of the non-striking members, and the higher of the striker’s income from the: monthly income before the strike began ( Pre-strike Income ), or current income .

Determine the household’s net income by allowing: deductions for the current month, and the earned income deduction for all household members, including the striker.

Continue to follow steps a and b above as long as the person is a striker.

Count strike benefits including picket pay as Unearned Income .

Households are not eligible for increased benefits due to decreased income because of the strike.