ADC unit is in the 7th month of the 12 months of TMA. Mom reports an increase in her hourly wage that would put the unit over the 185% FPL. The budget would be computed in month 7 based on the average income from months 4, 5, and 6 to determine eligibility for months 8, 9, and 10. The increased wages would not be shown on the budget until month 10 when eligibility for months 11 and 12 is computed based on the average income from months 7, 8, and 9.
Note: If a change in income has occurred, the budget should always be computed in whichever way is most beneficial to the client. If the income increased in month 7 and budgeting this increase prospectively for months 8, 9, and 10 would put the unit over the 185% FPL, the average income from months 4, 5, and 6 received on the report form should be used. If the income decreased in month 7 and budgeting this decrease prospectively for months 8, 9, and 10 would leave the unit under the 185% FPL, the prospected decrease should be used on the budget.
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