Section 74.12.037. Income eligibility—Unearned income exemption.

(1) The department shall adopt rules establishing income eligibility for temporary assistance for needy families benefits for a child, other than a foster child, who lives with a caregiver other than his or her parents. The department shall establish a sliding scale benefit standard for a child when the income of the child's caregiver is above two hundred percent but below three hundred percent of the federal poverty level based on family size. A caregiver with an income above three hundred percent of the federal poverty level shall not be eligible for temporary assistance for needy families benefits for a child, not a foster child, who is residing with that caregiver.

(2)(a) For purposes of this section, the department may, by rule, exempt fifty percent of a caregiver's unearned income in determining eligibility and benefit standards. This is in addition to other exemptions authorized by law.

(b) For purposes of this subsection, "unearned income" means income received from a source other than employment or self-employment.

[ 2014 c 75 § 1; 2011 1st sp.s. c 42 § 4.]

NOTES:

Findings—Intent—Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 42: See notes following RCW 74.08A.260.

Finding—2011 1st sp.s. c 42: See note following RCW 74.04.004.

2014 c 75 § 1; 2011 1st sp.s. c 42 § 4.