Companion Household 430-05-30-30

(Revised 12/01/08 ML3164)

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An elderly and disabled individual living with another household because they are unable to purchase and prepare their own meals may be granted separate household status. The companion household is the household the elderly and disabled household member lives with.

 

Gross Monthly Income Limits for Companion Households

Verification of monthly gross income for both the companion household and the elderly and disabled household member must be verified. The gross income of the companion household must meet the following gross income limits for their appropriate household size without regard to the elderly and disabled household member. If the gross income of the companion household is within the gross income limits, eligibility and level of benefits is based solely on the elderly and disabled household members income and assets.

 

Example:

An elderly and disabled individual lives with another household consisting of mom, dad and two children. In determining eligibility for the elderly and disabled individual the worker must verify the gross monthly income of dad, mom and two children and compare that to the gross income limit for a family of four based on the table ($2,915). If gross monthly income for the family of four is $2,915 or less, then eligibility and level of benefits for the elderly and disabled individual is based solely on the elderly and disabled individual’s income and assets.

 

HH Size	Maximum Income	HH Size	Maximum Income
1	$1,430	5	$3,410
2	1,925	6	3,905
3	2,420	7	4,400
4	2,915	8	4,895
	Each Additional Member			+495