Head of Household 430-05-25-10

(Revised 01/01/04 ML2893)

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A household may designate the head of the household only at the time of application, recertification or when there is a change in household composition. All adult members must agree to the selection. In the event a household fails to designate a head of household, the worker must designate a head of household. The household cannot designate an excluded household member unless there is no other adult household member. In instances where there is no adult household member, an individual under age 18 may be designated as the head of household.

 

Head of household classification must not be used to impose special requirements on a household, such as requiring the head of household, rather than another responsible member to appear at the county to make application for benefits.