PM 15-05-01-a.
Example 1: A family of 3 in a Group II county applies for cash
benefits. They have earned income of $510. They pay no child care.
Step 1: Determine eligibility for TANF.
| Gross Earned Income |
$510 |
| Employment Deduction |
- 90 |
| Total Countable Income |
$420 |
| TANF Payment Level |
$417 |
Since the family is ineligible for TANF, determine eligibility for Family Assist:
| Gross Earned Income |
$510 |
| Employment Deduction |
-90 |
|
$420* |
| EIE ($30 and 1/3) |
-160 |
| Total Countable Income |
$260 |
| Family Assist Standard |
$417 |
*$420 is less than the Standard of Need, so the family is eligible for the $30 and 1/3 EIE.
Since countable income ($260) is less than the Family Assist Standard ($417), the family is eligible for Family Assist. Approve the family through AIS for 94 or 96.
Step 3: Enter an F in Item 25 through IPACS.
Example 2: A family of 4 in Group I applies for medical only on
10/16/08 and requests backdating to 07/08. The case is approved on 11/14/08. The family had no income for 07/08 and 08/08. They started receiving earned income in 09/08 of $1,200 per month. They pay no child care.
Step 1: Determine eligibility for Family Assist:
| Gross Earned Income |
$1,200 |
| Employment Deduction |
-90 |
|
$1,110* |
| EIE ($30 and 1/3) |
-390 |
| Total Countable Income |
$720 |
| Family Assist Standard |
$474 |
*$1,110 is less than the Standard of Need, so the family is eligible for the $30 and 1/3 EIE.
Step 2: Since the family is ineligible for Family Assist, determine eligibility for All Kids/FamilyCare Assist:
| Gross Earned Income |
$1,200 |
| Employment Deduction |
-90 |
|
$1,110* |
| EIE ($30 and 1/3) |
-390 |
| Total Countable Income |
$720 |
| All Kids/FamilyCare Assist Standard |
$2,350 |
*$1,110 is less than the Standard of Need, so the family is eligible for the $30 and 1/3 EIE.
The family is eligible for All Kids/FamilyCare Assist. Approve the case through AIS. No further action is needed.
Example 3: A family of 3 in a Group II county applies for medical only.
They have earned income of $810. They pay no child care.
Step 1: Determine eligibility for Family Assist:
| Gross Earned Income |
$810 |
| Employment Deduction |
-90 |
|
$720* |
| EIE ($30 and 1/3) |
-260 |
| Total Countable Income |
$460 |
| Family Assist Standard |
$417 |
*$720 is less than the Standard, so the family is eligible for the $30 and 1/3 EIE.
Step 2: Since countable income ($460) is greater than the Family Assist Standard ($417), the family is ineligible for Family Assist. Determine eligibility for All Kids/FamilyCare Assist:
| Gross Earned Income |
$810 |
| Employment Deduction |
-90 |
|
$720 |
| EIE ($30 and 1/3) |
-260 |
| Total Countable Income |
$460 |
| All Kids/FamilyCare Assist Standard |
$1,951 |
Since total countable income ($460) is less than the All Kids/FamilyCare Assist Standard ($1,951), the family is eligible for All Kids/FamilyCare Assist. Approve the case through AIS for 94 or 96. No further action is needed.
Example 4: A family of 2 in a Group I county applies for TANF benefits.
They have no income. They fail to cooperate in completing their RSP.
Step 1: Determine eligibility for Family Assist:
| Countable Income |
$ 0 |
| Family Assist Standard |
$318 |
Since they have no countable income, they are eligible for Family Assist. When approving the case, enter an F in Item 25.
Example 5: A family of 5 in a Group III county applies for medical
only. They have UI of $460 per month.
Step 1: Determine eligibility for Family Assist:
| UI |
$460 |
| Total Countable Income |
$460 |
| Family Assist Standard |
$519 |
Since countable income ($460) is less than the Family Assist Standard ($519), the family is eligible for Family Assist. When approving the case, enter an F in Item 25.
Example 6: A REDE Report is received for a family of 2 in a Group I
county. Item 25 is blank. The family reports earned income of $810.
Step 1: Determine eligibility for Family Assist:
| Gross Earned Income |
$810 |
| Employment Deduction |
-90 |
|
$720* |
| $30 and 1/3 |
-260 |
| Total Countable Income |
$460 |
| Family Assist Standard |
$318 |
*720 is less than the Standard of Need, so the family is eligible for the $30 and 1/3 EIE.
Step 2: Since the family is not eligible for Family Assist, determine eligibility for All Kids/FamilyCare Assist. The family is eligible for All Kids/FamilyCare Assist. Process the case through ACM.
Example 7: A family of 4 in a Group II county reports that their earned
income has decreased to $510. Item 25 is blank.
Step 1: Determine eligibility for Family Assist:
| Gross Earned Income |
$510 |
| Employment Deduction |
-90 |
| $30 and 1/3 |
-160 |
| Countable Income |
$260 |
| Family Assist Standard |
$461 |
The family is eligible for Family Assist. Process the case through ACM. Then enter code F in Item 25 through IPACS.
