Unearned income is money which is received for reasons other than the current work efforts of an individual. No earned income exclusions or work expense deductions may be applied to unearned income as defined. In the Food Stamp Program the standard deductions and dependent care, shelter, and medical deductions are to be applied to unearned income as appropriate [see 1240-01-04-.17(8)]. Unearned income is considered available to meet food/maintenance needs as described in previous sections.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 14-8-106 and 14-27-104; 7 C.F.R. 273.9 and 273.10; 45 C.F.R. 233.20; and PL 97- 35. Administrative History: Original rule filed August 15, 1980; effective September 29, 1980. Repeal and new rule filed December 10, 1981; effective January 25, 1982.