470 IAC 6-4.1-3 Benefit calculation for households with special circumstances

Sec. 3. 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.