The CAO or CU will determine SelectPlan eligibility as follows: 55 Pa. Code § 140.21
1. Determine who is included in the SelectPlan family.
2. Determine the countable gross earned and unearned income available to each SelectPlan family member in the calendar month of application. If the income is received weekly or biweekly, determine the average weekly amount and multiply by four to arrive at the monthly amount. 55 Pa. Code § 140.32
NOTE: Multiply average weekly income by four even if five (or three) pays are received in the calendar month.
3. Compute each individual's net monthly income by applying the allowable deductions in Section 311.6. 55 Pa. Code § 140.31
Reminder: Do not apply the incentive unless the employed individual qualifies for it.
4. Compare the total net monthly income for all SelectPlan family members to the 185% FPIG for the household size (see Appendix A).
If the net monthly income is less than or equal to the appropriate monthly limit, SelectPlan benefits are authorized.
Example: A single woman, employed 40 hours/week at $10/hour, applies for SelectPlan for Women. Her income is calculated using her gross earned income of $1,600/month and subtracting the $120 deduction. The caseworker determines she does not meet the eligibility requirements for the 50 % earned income disregard. $1,600 - $120 = $1,480. Her income is under the 185 % FPIG for a household of one, she is eligible for SelectPlan for Women.
Updated February 14, 2012, Replacing June 4, 2010