Topic: MICAL
Determining monthly earned income is an integral part of determining program eligibility. Reviewing pay stubs for special pay and keeping several things in mind while looking at wages will assist you in assessing the correct income for the household. The following documents will offer tips on earned wages and how special pay can appear on […]
Provides information regarding when to use Actual or Anticipated Income or both.
Key Points in Reviewing Unearned Income
Key Points to Consider when dealing with Earned Income
Steps to handling earned income.
in an ongoing TANF case for up to three consecutive months in any 12 month period
Use the link below to access a printable Reference Guide regarding Bonus Income, that includes key points to determine if the bonus is countable and how it should be calculated. Detailed examples are included for calculating and case noting the different kinds of bonuses. Bonus Income Reference Guide
Bonus that will not recur Client applied on April 25. She started a new job on March 20 and received her first weekly paycheck on April 8 and her second on April 22. She provided both checks. The April 8 check includes a sign on bonus of $500. This is a one-time bonus which will […]
Key Points in Determining and Calculating Bonus Income Look for bonus income on paystubs (in current pay period or year to date (YTD). It may or may be not labeled “bonus”. It may be listed as “incentive”, “other” or a company term like “MyShare”, etc. Determine what kind of bonus it is, and if it […]
Verification of any consecutive thirty days income beginning with the fourth month forward may be used. If only the fourth month’s income is verified and provided, this is acceptable, unless the household indicates this income is not representative. Example: The Thomas household is due for a Mid-Cert Renewal for SNAP benefits effective 11-01-23. The household […]