General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

amount is not deducted from the GR grant.
‣ When the contribution amount is greater
than the deemed amount, the contribution
amount is deducted from the GR grant.
‣ When either the deemed or contribution
amount equals or exceeds the GR grant
amount, GR is denied/terminated for
excess income.
‣ When the resources for the alien or the
sponsor exceed the maximum resources
allowable, GR is denied/terminated for
excess personal property.
‣ Using the above information, the sponsored
alien’s eligibility to GR is determined.
GR 43-205.5 –
Deeming Formula
What is the deeming formula?
The deeming formula is provided on the ABP 1074
and is used to determine the amount available to the
sponsored alien. The information obtained on the
ABP 1073 is entered on the ABP 1074.
• When a sponsor is providing support for two or
more aliens on more than one case, the deemed
income amount, if any, is divided by the total
number of aliens sponsored. The divided share
becomes the sponsored alien’s deemed income
amount.
• The deemed income amount is treated as
unearned income for the duration of the
sponsorship period (see GR 43-205.4). Each time
a sponsor reports a change in support
circumstances, a new determination is made.
• Using the deeming formula, eligibility to GR is
determined.
GR 43-205.6 –
Referred for
Collection
Are sponsored alien cases referred for
collection?
Yes, because a sponsor signs as Affidavit of Support
agreeing to support, he/she is obligated to reimburse
and GR paid to the sponsored alien during the
sponsorship period.
• All sponsored alien cases are referred for