Earned income is subject to many variables. Consider all factors which could affect the income projection. To project earned income:
- Review the eligibility statement and wage verification provided to determine the amount of earned income the assistance group will receive in present and future months.
- For each source of earned income, use the client’s eligibility statement and wage verification for the past thirty days to evaluate:
- How often the individual is paid (weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, monthly)
- Gross income per pay period
- Rate of pay
- Recent changes in hours worked or rate of pay
- Income fluctuations caused by
- Fluctuating work hours
- Overtime
- Commissions
- Bonuses
- Shift differentials
- Tips