Special Personal Allowance From Earned Income Example

Special Personal Allowance from Earned Income Example

Luis resides in an LTCF. He earns $250 each month through a sheltered workshop and receives $900 of RSDI monthly. His case manager confirms that Luis has an Individual Plan of Rehabilitation. Luis pays $25 monthly for transportation to and from work.

Action:

Allow a $105 Special Personal Allowance from Luis’ $250 of earned income. (The first $80 + $25 for transportation costs). Because Luis has earned income over $80.00 per month, he is considered a monthly reporter and will receive a monthly HRF on which to report and verify his income and expenses. If Luis’ earned income was less than $80.00 per month, he would not be a monthly reporter as all of his earned income would be disregarded.