10A NCAC 63D .0303. DISREGARDED INCOME

(a)  The method set out in Title X of the Social Security Act will be used in disregarding a portion of earned income.  All work expenses will be deducted from the amount remaining after this calculation.  This net amount will be used to determine the need and the amount of assistance payments.

(b)  Lump sum payments covering services in excess of one month will be related to all the months of employment.  A cash evaluation of earnings in kind will be made and the earned income exemption will apply.

(c)  Disregarded income will not be considered as a resource.

(d)  Additional amounts of income and resources will be disregarded for an individual who has a plan for achieving self‑support.  The plan must be approved by the division and cannot last over twelve months.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 111‑13; 111‑14; 111‑17; 143B‑157;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. December 16, 1976;

Readopted Eff. November 16, 1977;

Amended Eff. April 1, 1990; February 1, 1986; February 1, 1982.