Haw. Code R. § 17-912-27 - Income information

(a) When eligibility is based on the income status of the applicant or recipient, all income specified in section 17-912-28 which is available to the applicant or recipient within a given month shall be taken into account in:

(1) Determining the applicant's eligibility for social services; or

(2) Redetermining the recipient's continuing eligibility for social services.

(b) Eligibility determination based on income status shall be supported by documentation of current monthly gross income unless otherwise specified.

(c) Refusal to provide necessary information on sources of income or to permit departmental verification of incomplete or inconsistent information concerning income shall disqualify the applicant and the applicant's legal dependents for services.

(d) Total gross monthly income received by members of the family unit, including a stepparent's income, shall be used to determine eligibility. The incomes of the following individuals shall be disregarded in determining income eligibility for social services:

(1) Emancipated minors, as defined in section 17-912-3, not requiring title XX social services; and

(2) Minors under fourteen years of age.

(e) A minor who requires services as a primary recipient and who receives AFDC or SSI benefits shall be determined income eligible by virtue of the minor's AFDC or SSI status.

(f) Members of a family unit shall meet income maintenance status requirements when all members in the family unit receive AFDC or SSI benefits.

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Haw. Code R. § 17-912-27

[Eff 7/19/82; am and comp JUN 29 1992] (Auth: HRS § 346-14) (Imp: HRS § 346-14; 42 U.S.C. §1397 c )