Md. Code Regs. 07.03.16.13

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 21, October 18, 2024

Section 07.03.16.13 - Benefit Amount

A. The LDSS shall:

(1) Determine the RCA benefit payment amount by deducting the net countable income, rounded down to the nearest dollar, from the allowable amount for the assistance unit size specified in Regulation .15 of this chapter; and

(2) Issue a benefit to the assistance unit if the assistance unit is determined to be eligible for $10 or more.

B. Net countable income for an assistance unit is determined by applying the allowable disregards in the following sequence:

(1) 20 percent of the gross earned income or 50 percent of gross self-employment income to test for eligibility during the application process;

(2) After eligibility has been established, 40 percent of the gross earned income or 50 percent of gross self-employment income for recipients who have obtained unsubsidized employment;

(3) Payments for the care of each child in the assistance unit or an incapacitated adult living in the home not to exceed:

(a) $200 monthly for employment of 100 hours or more per month; or

(b) $100 monthly for employment less than 100 hours per month; and

(4) Verified payments of child support to an individual outside the assistance unit.

C. Child care and adult care payments as described in §B(3) of this regulation are allowed only if it is necessary for an assistance unit member to:

(1) Accept or continue employment;

(2) Seek employment;

(3) Attend an assessment or training that leads to employment; or

(4) Pursue education that leads to employment.

Md. Code Regs. 07.03.16.13