Section 470IAC6-4.1-3. Benefit calculation for households with special circumstances

   Benefit calculation for households with special circumstances shall be completed according to 7 CFR 273.11 with the following exceptions:

(1) Households with self-employment income shall have the benefit level determined by using annualized income.

(2) When calculating the costs of producing self-employment, either the greater deduction, forty percent (40%) of the gross income, or actual verified expenses directly related to the production of income, is used.

(3) Transportation costs necessary for self-employment shall be allowed at forty cents ($0.40) per mile when actual costs cannot be verified.

(4) Transportation costs that:

(A) exceed that amount earmarked by the school; and

(B) are related to school attendance;

shall be allowed at forty cents ($0.40) per mile when actual costs cannot be verified.

(5) Households that have boarders shall be allowed, as a business cost, the actual documented cost of providing room and meals if the actual cost exceeds the appropriate thrifty food plan.

(Division of Family Resources; 470 IAC 6-4.1-3; filed May 17, 1993, 5:00 p.m.: 16 IR 2403; readopted filed Jul 12, 2001, 1:40 p.m.: 24 IR 4235; readopted filed Oct 24, 2007, 11:25 a.m.: 20071121-IR-470070448RFA; filed Mar 24, 2009, 11:38 a.m.: 20090422-IR-470080278FRA; readopted filed Aug 23, 2013, 3:36 p.m.: 20130918-IR-470130306RFA)