Topic: Expenses
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, a deduction is given for verified legally binding child support being paid to someone outside the food benefit household per 340:50-7-31. If a client is court ordered to pay his/her children’s […]
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 […]
Key Points on EC Screen
Self-employment – A person is considered self-employed when he or she declares himself or herself to be self-employed, there is an employer/employee relationship and the employer does not withhold income taxes or Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA), even if required by law to do so, or the employer withholds taxes and the person provides proof […]
Policy Links Regarding Benefit Allotment
Reimbursements for past or future expenses are not considered in income calculations. Examples of reimbursements include: travel, per diem, uniforms, and medical or dependent care. When a reimbursement covers multiple expenses, it is not necessary to itemize each expense.
Examples of Utility Expenses
Provide examples of allowable and non-allowable shelter deductions.
Things to remember during Application Screening, Interviewing, Verification Processing, and Case Changes
This article explains the net income standard and how it relates to elderly and disabled households.