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West Virginia Income Maintenance Manual Chapter 7

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The following table identifies the one situation when the difference in income information impacts eligibility and the Reasonable Compatibility Test must be applied. Attested Income (including 5% disregard, if applicable) Income from Electronic Data Source Can Attested Income be Used? Outcome Is Reasonable Compatibility Test Required? Is below, or equal to, the income eligibility threshold Is below the income eligibility threshold Yes Applicant is income eligible No Is below, or equal to, the income eligibility threshold Is above the income eligibility threshold No Income information is not reasonably compatible Yes See Section 7.2.5.E Is below, or equal to, the income eligibility threshold Is not available No Request additional verification No Is above the income eligibility threshold Is above the income eligibility threshold Yes Applicant is ineligible No Is above the income eligibility threshold Is below the income eligibility threshold Yes Applicant is ineligible No Is above the income eligibility threshold Is not available Yes Applicant is ineligible No 7.2.5.E Applying the Reasonable Compatibility Test When the applicant’s self-attested income is below or equal to the income eligibility threshold, and the electronic data source is above the income eligibility threshold, Reasonable Compatibility is applied, and a determination is made to determine whether or not additional verification is required. The Reasonable Compatibility Test has two steps: • Step 1: Calculate the percentage difference between the self-attested income and the income reported by the electronic data source. Electronic Data Source Income – X 100 Self-attested Income