MEMORANDUM
2006 Memorandums
IM-49      05/09/06

SUBJECT:

UNDER PARENTAL CONTROL FOR FOOD STAMP ELIGIBILITY

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this memorandum is to introduce enhancements to the “Under Parental Control” field entered and displayed on the Income (FMX0) screen and to clarify when this field is used.

Effective immediately the following changes have been made:

When determining eligibility for the Food Stamp Program, salary/wages and income from self-employment earned by a child under age 18 living with a natural, adoptive, or step-parent, or who is living under the parental control of an EU member other than a parent is exempted if the child is

Refer to Food Stamp Manual section 1115.015.40 Earnings of Children when determining eligibility for this exemption. If there is a child under 18 years old with earned income, answer the “(FS only) Under Parental Control” question as follows:

Entries in the “(FS only) Under Parental Control” field on the Income screen will not affect eligibility decisions for Temporary Assistance or Child Care eligibility. Do not complete the field if there is no food stamp eligibility determination to be made.

NECESSARY ACTION:

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