Removing a Household Member 430-05-67-25

(Revised 11/01/06 AMENDED ML3044)

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When a household reports that an individual has left, the individual must be removed.

Exception:

If the individual is temporarily away from the household for less then one full calendar month.

 

Example:

Household reports on October 17 that a household member entered a 30-day treatment program on October 13 and anticipates returning on November 11.  Since the household member will be away for less then one full calendar month, the individual is not removed from the household.

 

If removing the individual results in an increase in benefits, client statement is acceptable verification, unless questionable. The worker must process the change timely.

 

If removing the individual results in a decrease in benefits, a 10-day advance notice is required unless the change is reported in writing and signed by the household. If the worker does not have 10-days for the 10-day advance notice, the individual is not removed for the next benefit month, but must be removed for the month following the expiration of the 10-day advance notice.

 

The household is subject to the new gross income limit (GIL) once the individual has been removed from the case.  The worker must send notice F421 or F422 whichever is appropriate in addition to the appropriate notice advising the household the individual has been removed from the case.