603.01 Earned Income Disregards (EID) (FAM)

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Apply earned income disregards when determining eligibility for FANF assistance for individuals:

·         whose needs are included in the grant; and

·         who meet the categorical requirements for FANF assistance eligibility.

There are two earned income disregards:

·         20% of gross earned income of all applicants who have not received FANF assistance within the 6 month period prior to application; and

·         50% of gross earned income of current recipients, or of applicants who have received FANF assistance within the 6 month period prior to application.

Exception: Those applicants who are income eligible for financial assistance using the 20% earned income disregard receive the 50% disregard in place of the 20% in calculating the benefit amount. See Section 611.01, Computing Eligibility.

References: He-W 601.03; He-W 654.13; RSA 167:4, I(a); RSA 167:80, IV(i); RSA 167:82, VII(a); 45 CFR 233.20(a)(6) and (a)(11)