SNAP: Earned Income Handling

The client applied for benefits on 09/22 and stated in his interview that he started a job on 09/14. He has not been paid yet and is expected to receive his first check on September 29th (pay period is 09/14-09/27). His supervisor states he will earn $12 per hour, work 25 hours per week, and will be paid bi-weekly. What is the income considered for the month of September?
The client applies for SNAP benefits on September 5th and is interviewed the same day. She states she is currently on maternity leave and plans to return to work on October 1st. She states she received her final pay on August 25th. The employer verified the final check date and amount and stated that she normally works 35-40 hours per week at $10 per hour. What income should be coded to this case that is processed on September 19th?
What are payments received for past and future expenses such as travel, per diem, and uniforms known as?
The client applied for benefits on August 18th declaring he had just began a new job working on-call. The employer verified his hours will vary depending on staffing needs. He has provided his first two pay stubs. He will be paid weekly if he works that week. The client has received two checks: one on 08/08 for $90 and 08/15 for $270. He didn’t receive a check for the weeks 08/22 or 08/29. What income would we consider for the SNAP benefits?
The client receives an annual bonus of $2500 each year and received the bonus in the initial month of application. The employer has verified the client will receive this annual bonus each year as long as the client remains an employee. How should the bonus be considered?
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