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Policy updates in Sponsor Income #2037

Open C-Love opened 3 weeks ago

C-Love commented 3 weeks ago

Report from KA and TP on QI that the Sponsor income calculation has changed in policy.

CM 0031.33 https://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=cm_003133

The script (and previous policy) states that SNAP should have 130% FPG deducted from the sponsor income before deeming.

I-864 Affidavit of Support: income calculations

  1. Determine the total gross income of the sponsor, sponsor’s spouse, joint sponsor, and their spouse. See 0017 (Determining Gross Income).Divorce does not end a sponsor’s obligations.
  2. Deduct the following:20% of the gross earned income. The gross monthly income limit for the sponsor’s unit size. Include the sponsor, sponsor’s spouse, and people who are claimed as legal dependents on the sponsor’s tax return. See 0019.06 (Gross Income Limits).
  3. Divide the remaining income by the number of Lawful Permanent Residents they sponsor. Count this amount available as unearned income to each sponsored person for income eligibility tests and benefit calculations.

In following the policy the Gross income limits, it appears that many programs align with SNAP 130% FPG but not MSA. We might need additional review of the policy. It also doesn't seem the policy aligns with the panel.

Usage on this script is fewer than 20 in this year.