1. (a) The income eligibility standard is the same amount for all family sizes and is used to determine both initial and ongoing income eligibility.

2. (b)

   1. (1) Countable unearned income plus net earned income (gross minus certain deductions specified in 20 CAR § 502-516) is compared to the income eligibility standard.
   2. (2) If the total countable income exceeds the standard, the family is ineligible for transitional employment assistance (TEA) benefits.
3. (c) The income eligibility standard is five hundred thirteen dollars ($513) per month.

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: “01/01/2023”