Income
Deductions
Resources
Budgeting
Base Period
100

“Income from a job is called ___"

What is Earned Income?

100

This deduction is taken for childcare expenses.

What is Dependent Care Deduction 

100

This is the resource limit for most households.

What is $3,000?

100

Income is counted in this month unless otherwise noted.

What is the month it is received?

100

The standard base period for applications is this length of time.

What is 30 days prior to application/recertification?

200

This type of income is always counted even if not received regularly.

What Is Unearned Income 

200

This deduction is 20% of earned income

What is the Earned Income Deduction?

200

This program determines categorical eligibility when all members receive it.

What is SSI (or Work First)?

200

This type of income reflects what is expected to continue during the certification period.

What is representative income?

200

Child support and alimony use this base period.

What is 3 months?  

300

When converting weekly to monthly income, you round at this step.

What is the final calculation step?

300

Dependent care transportation is only allowed when this occurs.


What is when additional mileage is incurred beyond normal travel? 

300

A household is NOT categorically eligible if a member has this violation.

What is an Intentional Program Violation (IPV)?

300

This type of income is irregular and not expected to continue.

What is nonrepresentative income?

300

Self-employment income uses this base period.

What is 12 months?

400

A household earns $500 weekly. Convert to monthly income?

What is $2,150? (500 × 4.3)

400

This deduction is for households paying rent or mortgage.

What is the shelter deduction?

400

This is the resource limit for households with elderly or disabled members.

What is $4,500?

400

This type of income is received irregularly and not predictable.

What is sporadic income?

400

The base period for recertification is based on this timeframe.

What is 30 days prior to the recertification date?

500

Income of ineligible individuals is counted this way.

What is prorated?

500

Who qualifies for a medical deduction?

Households with an elderly (60+) or disabled member

500

If a household receives lottery winnings of $4,500 and over this happens.

What is the household becomes ineligible for FNS?

500

Policy that covers income budgeting.

What is FNS 305?

500

An application is submitted on July 18. What is the base period?

What is June 18 – July 17?