Section 468-3-002 - CALCULATING EARNED INCOMEAid to Dependent Children eligibility is determined prospectively using past verified income.
002.01PAST 30 DAYS AS AN INDICATOR. Thirty days of income is used as an indicator to project income for future months unless changes have occurred or are anticipated.002.01(A)PAST 30 DAYS NOT REPRESENTATIVE. When the past 30 days are not representative of future income, the income is based on the verified employer best estimate. This criteria would apply when the income is from a new source, the pay rate has increased or decreased, or the number of hours has increased or decreased.002.01(B)USING MORE THAN 30 DAYS. If income fluctuates to the extent that the past 30 days does not provide a reasonable basis to anticipate future income, eligibility may be determined using up to three months of income for the most recent consecutive months, which captures the fluctuation, to project the household's monthly income.002.02PROJECTING EARNED INCOME. The unit's prospective eligibility is determined from the individual's anticipated income and circumstances using the individual's declaration and any available verification. When an individual reports beginning employment, verification is provided by the individual or obtained by the Department. Verification of earned income consists of the date the employment began, anticipated hours worked, rate of pay, pay periods, and when the first paycheck will be received.002.02(A)PROJECTING INCOME FOR RECIPIENTS. If employment verification cannot be obtained from the recipient or the employer, one month's budget must be computed based on employment information provided by the recipient. If the first month's budget is based on the recipient's statement of income, verification of the employment must be obtained before the second month's budget can be computed. If verification is not received, the case will be closed.002.02(A)(i)INCOME CALCULATION METHODS. An estimation of income based on information available is used when projecting income. Weekly and bi-weekly income are converted to a monthly figure. There is no conversion for semi-monthly or monthly income.468 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 3, § 002
Amended effective 1/9/2017.Amended effective 8/29/2022