1. (a) General StatementHouseholds applying for or receiving Food Stamp benefits must have income below an established maximum level as a factor of eligibility. The maximum income limitations are established by Federal Regulation.

2. (b) Definitions

   1. (1) Gross Income For the purposes of this section, gross income is considered to be all countable income received by a household during the month with no deductions.
   2. (2) Net Income For the purposes of this section, net income means the total of non-excluded earned and unearned income minus all allowable deductions.
   3. (3) Age 60 For the purposes of this section an individual is considered to be 60 years of age on the first of the month in which the 60th birthday occurs.

3. (c) Maximum Income LimitationsThe monthly income of households applying for or receiving Food Stamp benefits may not exceed limitations established by Federal Regulation. Households with income in excess of the limitations are ineligible to participate in the program. The income limitation is specified in either the Gross Income or Net Income Table. The selection of the appropriate table is based on household circumstances.

   1. (1) Gross Income Table The Gross Income Table is used when the household does not contain any members:

      1. (A) 60 years of age or older;
      2. (B) blind or disabled receiving income under Title II of the Social Security Act;
      3. (C) who are veterans, their spouses or surviving children receiving Veterans Disability benefits under Title 38 of the United States Code;
      4. (D) with income from Supplemental Security Income.

   2. (2) Net Income Table The Net Income Table is used when the household contains one or more of the following:

      1. (A) members 60 years of age or older;
      2. (B) members who are blind or disabled receiving income under Title II of the Social Security Act;
      3. (C) Veterans, their spouses or surviving children receiving Veterans Disability benefits under Title 38 of the United States Code.
      4. (D) Members with income from Supplemental Security Income.

(Effective June 3, 1986)