12VAC30-40-20: Post-eligibility treatment of institutionalized individuals

The following amounts are deducted from gross income when computing the application of an individual's or couple's income to the cost of institutional care:

1. Personal needs allowance.

a. Aged, blind, disabled:

Individuals: $40 PLUS *

Couples: $60 PLUS *

For the following individuals with greater need -- * (1) Patients in institutions who participate in work programs as part of treatment. The first $75.00 of earnings plus 1/2 the remainder, up to a maximum of $190.00 monthly is allowed to be retained for personal needs. * (2) Patients receiving institutional or home- and community-based waiver services who pay guardianship fees, the actual cost of guardian fees up to a maximum of 5% of gross income.

b. AFDC related:

Children: $40

Adults: $60

c. Individuals under age 21 covered in this plan as specified in Item b.7 of 12VAC30-30-20: $40