3.2.3 Disregarded Income

The income from household members who are not included in the EAEmergency Assistance group is not included in determining financial eligibility. For more information on who is included in the EA Group The primary person and any individuals living in his or her household whose income and/or needs are considered when determining eligibility for benefits., see 2.4.1.

Use W-2Wisconsin Works policy for the following:

·        Disregarded Income types (see W-2 Manual 3.2.9.1); and

·        Income with Limited Disregards (see W-2 Manual 3.2.9.2).

In addition to the W-2 disregarded income types, disregard the following income types for EA:

·        Kinship Care payments; and

·        Foster Care payments if the payment is on behalf of a child who is a relative.

History: There are no previous versions of this policy.