§ 40-5.2-13. Income deeming.
Parent, stepparent, grandparent, and sponsor income deeming.
(a) Parents. For purposes of determining eligibility for and the amount of cash assistance to which a family is entitled under this chapter, the income of a child shall include the income of his/her parent(s). For purposes of this section, the term “income” has the meaning prescribed in § 40-5.2-10(g).
(b) Stepparents. For purposes of determining eligibility for and the amount of cash assistance to which a family is entitled under this chapter, the income of a child shall include the income of the child’s stepparent (if living in the same house as the child) minus the sum of: (1) The first ninety dollars ($90) of the stepparent’s earned income for the month; (2) The standard of need for a family of the same composition as the stepparent (but excluding any person included in the child’s family); (3) Amounts paid by the stepparent to individuals not living in the stepparent’s home and claimed by him or her as dependent for federal tax purposes; and (4) Alimony or child support payments made by the stepparent with respect to individuals not living in such household.
(c) Grandparents. The income of a child whose parent is under the age of eighteen (18) shall include any income of the child’s grandparents, if the grandparents are living in the same home as the child and his or her parent, to the same extent that income of a stepparent is included under subsection (b).
(d) Sponsors. Sponsor deeming with respect to eligible aliens who are applicants for cash assistance shall be applied in accordance with Section 421 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (Pub. L. No. 104-193, PRWORA) [8 U.S.C. § 1631] and under rules and regulations to be promulgated by the department.
History of Section.P.L. 2008, ch. 100, art. 16, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 40-5.2 - The Rhode Island Works Program
Section 40-5.2-1. - Short title.
Section 40-5.2-2. - The Rhode Island works program — Statement of purpose.
Section 40-5.2-3. - Legislative intent.
Section 40-5.2-5. - Rhode Island works — Promotion of work.
Section 40-5.2-7. - Work participation rates.
Section 40-5.2-8. - Definitions.
Section 40-5.2-9. - The Rhode Island works program — General eligibility requirements.
Section 40-5.2-10. - Necessary requirements and conditions.
Section 40-5.2-11. - Cash assistance.
Section 40-5.2-12. - Work requirements for receipt of cash assistance.
Section 40-5.2-13. - Income deeming.
Section 40-5.2-14. - Reporting of income and resources by participants.
Section 40-5.2-15. - Reporting absence.
Section 40-5.2-16. - Minimum payment.
Section 40-5.2-17. - Assistance not assignable; exemption from process.
Section 40-5.2-18. - Up-front cash program.
Section 40-5.2-19. - Appropriate child care necessary for work requirement.
Section 40-5.2-20. - Childcare assistance — Families or assistance units eligible.
Section 40-5.2-21. - Eligibility for medical benefits.
Section 40-5.2-22. - Emergency expenses.
Section 40-5.2-23. - Post-employment incentive bonus.
Section 40-5.2-24. - Overpayment and underpayment of benefits.
Section 40-5.2-25. - Hearings.
Section 40-5.2-26. - Records as to assistance.
Section 40-5.2-27. - Department of human services.
Section 40-5.2-28. - Rules and regulations.
Section 40-5.2-29. - Noncustodial parents — Employment obligations.
Section 40-5.2-30. - Fraudulently obtaining assistance.
Section 40-5.2-31. - Authorization to pay assistance.
Section 40-5.2-32. - Cashing of assistance checks.
Section 40-5.2-33. - Child clothing allowance.
Section 40-5.2-34. - Screening for domestic violence — Waiver of program requirements.
Section 40-5.2-35. - Child support pass-through.
Section 40-5.2-36. - Appropriation of funds.
Section 40-5.2-37. - Severability.
Section 40-5.2-38. - Application and effect of this chapter on applicants and recipients.
Section 40-5.2-39. - References to the family independence program.