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State of Wisconsin |
Release 24-02 |
7 CFR 273.9(a)
Participation in FoodShare is limited to those food units whose income is determined to be a substantial limiting factor in permitting them to obtain a more nutritious diet. Income is any gain or benefit that can be used to purchase goods and services.
Income of a non-food unit member is not budgeted as income for the food unit. This is true whether the income is earned or unearned. If the income of a non-food unit member is directly deposited into an account jointly owned by a food unit member, it is counted as unearned income for the food unit.
| Example 1 | Sam and Betty are receiving FoodShare benefits. Sam is a reservist in the army and has been called to active duty in a noncombat zone. He will be living away from Betty. He will now receive army pay which will be direct deposited into a joint account that Sam and Betty share. Sam's income will be budgeted as unearned income to the food unit. |
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Release Date: 09/15/05
Effective Date: 09/15/05
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