4-009 Prospective Budgeting

The N-FOCUS System averages the income used on the Medicaid budget based on what data the worker has entered. If the household income fluctuates (i.e., paid hourly and hours/pay period vary), the worker must enter income from the three most recent consecutive months. If the income is stable (i.e., client receives the same amount of pay each pay period), onemonth's income is used. Weekly or bi-weekly earnings are converted by N-FOCUS. This converted monthly amount is used to project eligibility for the next 12 months unless:

1. A significant change occurs within the next 12 months and is reported by the client; or
2. The worker can anticipate a significant change, such as a benefit ending.

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