Temporary Absences

Temporary Absences. A. If, because of a loss of income, or loss or damage to a home as the result of a disaster, a household is forced to temporarily move in with other individual(s) or groups, the household may continue to participate as a separate household. However, if the household temporarily moves in with parents, the household may not be granted separate household status unless the child(ren) is 22 years of age or older. B. Household members away from home because of vacation or illness will maintain their status as household members if they are in the home during any part of the calendar month.