General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

during the month of application.
The applicant’s prorated needs amount for the
period September 1 through September 24 is
$176.80.
Since the income ($185) received by the
applicant in the month of application exceeds
the prorated needs ($176.80) for the period
before the date of application, the excess of
$8.20 ($185 minus $176.80) is considered
income.
NOTE: LEADER is unable to prorate the
grant/income at this time; a Work Around
is being developed.
GR 44-105 – Income
Types
Are there different types of income?
Yes, once it’s determined that the individual has
reasonably anticipated gross income, the income
can be either:
• Stable income or,
• Fluctuating income
Refer to OPS 23-110.38 for definitions and
additional information.
GR 44-106 – Methods of
Apportioning Income to
Future Months
How is income for an employee under an annual
contract who works fewer than 12 months treated
for determining eligibility?
When determining eligibility for an employee under
an annual contract who works fewer than 12
months, the income from such a contract is
apportioned (divided) equally over the period of the
contract. Apportionment begins with the first month
of the contract and extends through the 12 th month.
This applies even though the person actually works
fewer than 12 months.
GR 44-106.1 – Income
for School Employees
How is income for school employees handled?
The treatment of income (full-time or part-time) of a
school employee depends on whether the person is
employed under an annual contract. It is necessary
to determine if the person is identified as a
“certificated” or “classified” employee.