RCW 74.08A.230 — Earnings disregards and earned income cutoffs.

1. (1) In addition to their monthly benefit payment, a family may earn and keep the first $500 of the family's earnings in addition to one-half of the family's remaining earnings during every month it is eligible to receive assistance under this section.

2. (2) In no event may a family be eligible for temporary assistance for needy families if its monthly gross earned income exceeds the maximum earned income level as set by the department. In calculating a household's gross earnings, the department shall disregard the earnings of a minor child who is:

   1. (a) A full-time student; or
   2. (b) A part-time student carrying at least half the normal school load and working fewer than 35 hours per week.

[ 2023 c 418 s 5; 1997 c 58 s 308.]

Notes:

Effective date—2023 c 418 s 5: "Section 5 of this act takes effect August 1, 2024." [ 2023 c 418 s 14.]