1. a) If, at application, a unit's total available monthly income before applying any deductions or exemptions, except for a deduction from gross earnings equal to the difference between the family's TANF payment level and 50% of the Federal Poverty Level, exceeds the payment level for a family of that size, the unit is ineligible for assistance.
2. b) For families receiving TANF, if the unit's total available monthly income, after applying any applicable deductions and the earned income exemption, exceeds the payment level for a family of that size, the unit is ineligible for assistance.

(Source: Amended at 34 Ill. Reg. 10085, effective July 1, 2010)