NA Special Consideration of Income
The income of the disqualified participant is counted in full or prorated to the remaining participants in the budgetary unit, depending on the disqualification reason. Disqualified participants are not included when determining the budgetary unit size or when assigning a benefit level. (See
Case Participation)
A participant who meets one of the following criteria is considered disqualified and has their income counted in full:
●A conviction for any of the following (When DF is keyed in the PT field on SEPA):
Trading NA for controlled substances.
Trading controlled substances for NA.
Trafficking NA benefits.
Making fraudulent statements concerning identity or residence in order to receive multiple NA benefits.
●Voluntary job quit - reduction in work effort (When DE is keyed in the PT field on SEPA).
Diplomats
Students
Tourists
Undocumented noncitizens
Visitors
A participant who meets one of the following criteria has their income prorated:
LPR’s not meeting the five year residency requirement.
Parolees
Special agricultural workers admitted for temporary residence