How to Code Shelter Tab

Instructions on Coding the Shelter Tab in FACS

Child Support: Who does it belong to?

For ABD-related benefits, child support is usually counted as income for the child for whom it is intended. Refer to article ABD: How to Code Child Support 1/3 Deduction for Child with Disability for explanation on how to count the child support when determining eligibility for a child who has a disability. If eligibility is […]

Updated$20 Rule and Case Examples

Examples & coding regarding the General Income Exclusion

UpdatedHomeless Shelter Deduction

SNAP Deduction for Homeless Shelter Cost

Child Support Deduction FAQs

Is a client given a child support deduction if she/he pays child support to someone outside of the home? Yes, the client is given a deduction if paying verified legally-binding child support to or for a non-household member. Policy is at 340:40-7-13(e). If a client is court ordered to pay his/her children’s medical insurance premium […]

Child Support Screens – Overview

The following child support screens are made available for AFS employees: CSML This screen is comparable to the IMS CM or CMM screen. KI1 Use the KI1 screen in IMS. It contains pertinent information regarding child support income being received in the household. CFRRPA Use the CFRRPA screen to determine: the amount of child support […]

UpdatedEC Screen

Key Points on EC Screen

UpdatedHow to Issue a Supplement using FSSR

Issuing Supplements FSSR Screen

Exemptions

Exemption – this may be an income or resource disregard or an exception from a program requirement.

Deductions

Deductions – expenses that may be subtracted from gross income vary depending on the program.  Policy regarding this term is located at: Child Care Subsidy: 340:40-7-11. Sources of income considered; and 340:40-7-13. Computation of income. LIHEAP: 340:20-1-11. Income and liquid resources. SNAP: 340:50-3-2. Interview process; 340:50-3-3. Verification; 340:50-5-29. Homeless households; 340:50-7-29. Income inclusions; 340:50-7-30. Self-employed […]