Tracking #2008-01259
Adopted as final (permanent) 1/9/09, eff. 3/1/09 
(Formerly #2008-01325, emergency 12/5/08, eff. 1/1/09)

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(9 CCR 2503-1)

[Note: statement of basis and purpose is included with Tracking #2008-01260 (#08-9-4-1.)]

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3.614.21  [Rev. eff. 1/1/09]
Basic cash assistance benefits shall be determined based upon zero income using the following grant amount: 

Table – Caretaker Relative(s) of Children
CARETAKER RELATIVE(S) OF CHILDREN	
NUMBER OF DEPENDENT CHILDREN 	
		0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	Ea. Add.	
None	Need Std.	-----	117	245	368	490	587	678	755	830	904	977	67	
	Grant Amt.	-----	128	269	404	539	646	746	832	913	995	1076	72	
One	Need Std.	253	331	421	510	605	697	770	844	920	992	1065	67	
	Grant Amt.	278	364	462	561	665	767	847	929	1012	1092	1172	72	
Two	Need Std.	357	439	533	628	716	787	861	937	1009	1082	1155	67	
	Grant Amt.	392	483	586	691	787	865	947	1032	1111	1190	1271	72	

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3.614.41  Calculation [Rev. eff. 1/1/09]
To calculate the partial month payments: 
A.  Determine the grant amount based on the size and composition of the assistance unit; 
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3.615.4  CALCULATION STEPS [Rev. eff. 1/1/09]
If the assistance unit is eligible, calculate the payment utilizing the following steps: 
A.  Deduct the earned income disregard(s) from the gross earned income, received by or expected to be received by members of the assistance unit, in the month of application pursuant to 3.614.3; 
B.  Add to the result the unearned income received or expected to be received by members of the assistance unit; 
C.  Deduct the total at B, above, from the grant amount for the household size.
3.615.5  SECOND PROSPECTIVE MONTH GRANT [Rev. eff. 1/1/09]
The authorized grant for the second month shall be calculated utilizing rule 3.615.14. 
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3.616.1  REPORTING OF EARNED INCOME [Rev. eff. 3/1/09]
When the assistance unit reports earned income: 
A.  Apply the appropriate earned income disregards to the gross earned income of each employed member of the assistance unit; and, 
B.  Add the unearned income received by each member of the assistance unit; and, 
C.  Compare the total to the need standard for the household size. 
If the net countable income equals or exceeds the need standard, the assistance unit is not eligible for Colorado Works basic cash assistance. 
3.616.2  CALCULATION OF ELIGIBLE ASSISTANCE UNIT [Rev. eff. 1/1/09]
To calculate the basic cash assistance grant amount for an eligible assistance unit:  
A.  Deduct the net countable income from grant amount for the assistance unit; and, 
B.  Drop the cents, and the remainder is the authorized grant. 
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