R986-600-613. Income Eligibility

  (1) Dislocated workers do not need to meet income eligibility requirements.

  (2) Applicants for youth and adult programs must meet income eligibility requirements.

  (3) A client is deemed to have met the income eligibility requirements for youth services, and adult services, if the client is;

  (a) receiving, has received, or has been determined eligible to receive SNAP at any time during the six months prior to the application date. This does not apply if the client only received expedited SNAP;

  (b) currently receiving financial assistance from the Department or TANF funds from another state;

  (c) homeless;

  (d) currently receiving SSI;

  (e) in foster care; or

  (f) basic skills deficient.

  (4) If a client is not eligible under paragraphs (1) or (2) above, the client must meet the low income eligibility guidelines in this rule.

  (5) Up to 5% of the youth clients served do not need to meet the income eligibility requirements but must have barriers as determined by the Department. A list of current, eligible barriers is available at the Department.