(b)

1. (1) If the net countable income exceeds two hundred twenty-three dollars ($223) (Income Eligibility Standard), the family is no longer eligible.
2. (2) See Example 1.
3. (3) Refer to 20 CAR § 502-517(e).

(c)

1. (1) If the net countable income does not exceed two hundred twenty-three dollars ($223) and the gross countable income does not exceed four hundred forty-six dollars ($446), the assistance payment will remain the same.
2. (2) See Example 2.
3. (3) Refer to 20 CAR § 502-518.

(d)

1. (1) If the net countable income does not exceed two hundred twenty-three dollars ($223) but the gross countable income exceeds four hundred forty-six dollars ($446), the assistance payment will be reduced by fifty percent (50%).
2. (2) See Example 3.
3. (3) Refer to 20 CAR § 502-518. Example 1: Mrs. Jones receives two hundred eighty-six dollars ($286) per month in assistance for herself, her husband, and three (3) children. Mr. Jones started to work, and his monthly gross earnings computed to be seven hundred fifty-four dollars ($754). The income eligibility budget is as follows: $754 (gross earnings) x 80% = $603.20 - $361.92 (60% of $603.20) = $241.28. Since the net countable income of two hundred forty-one dollars and twenty- eight cents ($241.28) exceeds the income eligibility standard of two hundred twenty-three dollars ($223), the family is no longer eligible. Example 2: Mr. Thomas receives assistance for himself and one (1) child of one hundred sixty-two dollars ($162). He started to work, and his monthly gross earnings computed to be four hundred dollars ($400). The income eligibility budget is as follows: $400 (gross earnings) x 80% = $320 - $192 (60% of $320) = $128. Since the net countable income is less than the income eligibility standard of two hundred twenty-three dollars ($223), the family remains eligible. The assistance payment of one hundred sixty-two dollars ($162) remains the same because the gross earnings of four hundred dollars ($400) are less than four hundred forty-six dollars ($446). Example 3: Mrs. Hill receives assistance for herself and two (2) children of two hundred four dollars ($204). She has found employment, and her monthly gross earnings are computed to be four hundred fifty dollars ($450). The income eligibility budget is as follows: $450 (gross earnings) x 80% = $360 - $216 (60% of $360) = $144, which is less than the two-hundred-twenty-three- dollar standard. The family remains income eligible. Since the gross income is greater than the four hundred forty-six dollars ($446) (refer to 20 CAR § 502-518), the assistance payment is reduced by fifty percent (50%). The new assistance payment will be one hundred two dollars ($102).

(e)

1. (1) Even if the family remains eligible, the participant may choose at any time to have his or her case closed.
2. (2) The worker should discuss this option with a participant who becomes employed since each month of receipt reduces the number of months he or she may receive benefits in the future.