229 TARGET POPULATION (FSM)

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Certain elderly or disabled individuals are defined as the target population. Allow target population individuals the following additional income deductions and options:

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• Gross income test — exempt a household with 1 or more target population individuals from the gross income test.

• Medical expense deduction — allow a medical expense deduction for a household with a target population individual who has medical bills that exceed $35 a month.

• Excess shelter expense deduction — allow a household with a target population individual an excess shelter deduction for the full monthly amount that exceeds 50% of the household’s monthly income after other deductions.

References: He-W 758.01, RSA 161:4-a,IV, 7 CFR 271.2, 7 CFR 273.9(a), (d)(3), & (d)(6)(ii), 7 USC 2012(j), 7 USC 2020(e)(2)(A)