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STATE OPTION: Reasonably Predictable Changes 113 At application or renewal, states have the option to take into account whether an individual’s future income can be reasonably predicted to change – States have flexibility to develop reasonable methodologies for including a prorated portion of reasonably predictable future income – Commonly, the methodology utilizes an individual’s projected household income over the next 12 months, divided by 12 to derive monthly income If the state adopts this option, then application questions will need to account for reasonably predictable income changes Comparing Results to Eligibility Levels Determining Household Income Constructing a Household Purpose Application State Policy Option