(Revised 07/01/18 ML 3528)
If obtaining verification of deductible expenses delays the household's certification or verification cannot be provided within 30 days of the date of application, the household must be advised that it’s eligibility and benefit level will be determined without allowing a deduction for the unverified expense.
If the household subsequently provides the missing verification, the worker must act on the change and provide increased benefits.
The household is entitled to an underpayment of benefits only if the worker failed to allow the household sufficient time to verify the expense and/or failed to attempt to offer the household assistance in obtaining the verification.
The worker must document the request for verification of the following deductible expenses. If they are not provided, do not allow the expense.
There is no requirement that expenses be paid, only incurred.
Exception:
Child Support must be paid.
Types of Deductible Expenses
- Rent
- Mortgage Payment
- Mobile Home Lot Rent
- Condominium and Association Fees
- Property Taxes
- Homeowners Insurance
- Legally Obligated/Actual Child Support Paid
- Dependent Care Deduction
- Medical Expenses
- Utility Expenses
- Representative Payee Fees
