Library: Policy

340:10-3-27. Monthly maximum gross income

Revised 5-1-00

     The monthly maximum gross income for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) eligibility is 185% of the State Standard of Need.   • 1  The "monthly gross income" is the total earned and unearned income of all members whose income is considered in determining the TANF benefit prior to application of the exemptions.   • 2  Any child support payments received in the State Office must be considered as part of the family income in determining the monthly maximum gross income. When the family's gross income meets or exceeds the monthly maximum gross income, the application is denied or the case is closed.

INSTRUCTIONS TO STAFF 340:10-3-27

1. See DHS Appendix C-1, Schedule of Maximum Income, Resource and Payment Standards, Schedule IX A.

2. See OAC 340:10-3-32 for the computation of self-employment income and OAC 340:10-3-57(f) for the computation of income for a stepparent, person(s) acting in the role of spouse, and parent(s) of a minor parent.