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Vermont Department for Children and Families Reach Up Eligibility Rules Economic Services Division 2200 61

household living in the home regularly pays a share of the rent or mortgage payment, the housing allowance for each household cannot exceed the actual housing costs.

4. Any monetary contribution to the Reach Up household responsible for the household expenses from a separate household in the home will not be counted as income if: i. The payment is made by the separate household for their share of common household expenses to the Reach Up household responsible for household expenses; or ii. A payment is made directly to a non-resident landlord or mortgage holder.

b. This shared household rule does not apply to room and board because the housing cost portion of the room and board cannot be identified separately.

2246.3 Room and Board (08/01/2024, 23-28)

a. Room and board as a living arrangement for the Reach Up household shall be budgeted in the amounts established by the Room and Board Allowances Table below.

1. The Room and Board Allowances Table includes additional amounts for other basic needs, which include clothing, personal needs and incidentals, household-related chores, and special needs.

b. Room and Board Allowances Table:

Number of Reach Up Household Members 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 or more Room and Board

$379

$547

$725

$853

$1008

$1098

$1265

$1403 Add $138 for each additional person Other Basic Needs

$96

$133

$166

$211

$239

$274

$324

$366 Add $32 for each additional person

c. The total budgeted amount is subject to the ratable reduction.

2246.4 Institution (08/01/2024, 23-28)

a. An institution is a facility or establishment where people live and receive care.

b. Household members residing in institutions are ineligible for Reach Up benefits.

2246.5 Foster Home (08/01/2024, 23-28)