Follow the steps listed below to determine financial eligibility and grant amounts in the GA program. Refer to DSSM 4004.3 for information regarding GA earned income disregards.

1. Subtract $50.00 from earned income.

2. Subtract payment for dependent care from earned income.

3. Compare the sum of remaining earned income plus other income to the applicable GA standard. Deny assistance if income exceeds the standard.

4. If income is less than the standard, subtract income from the applicable GA standard to determine the grant amount. Round remainders by dropping the cents.