budget month The calendar month from which actual income and circumstances are used to determine eligibility and the amount of the monthly assistance payment.

The calendar month The period beginning with the first day of the month and ending on the last day of the month. from which actual income The exact amount of income that is received, not averaged or converted. and circumstances are used to determine eligibility and the amount of the monthly assistance payment An approved cash or crisis benefit issued through the LIHEAP automated system..