Except for the payments/ benefits specifically excluded above, all other payments received by HH/AG members (and in AFDC only, payments received by legally responsible relatives any by step-parents) are treated as income in the determination of eligibility and level of benefits in the Food Stamp and AFDC Programs.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 14-8-104, 14-8-106, and 14-27-104; 7 C.F.R. 273.9; 45 C.F.R. 233.20; and PL 97- 35. Administrative History: Original rule filed August 15, 1980; effective September 29, 1980. Amendment filed November 6, 1980; effective December 22, 1980. Amendment filed March 16, 1981; effective June 29, 1981. Repeal and new rule filed December 10, 1981; effective January 25, 1982.