Gross Income (130%) Test for Change Reporting Households

[63-502.1, 63-503.32, 63-1101.7]

This test is calculated prospectively based on the actual gross income anticipated for the Issuance Month. Follow the chart below to apply the Gross Income Test.

1. Determine that the household does not contain an elderly/ disabled household member. (If it does, the Gross Income Test does not apply.)
2. Determine the estimated and/or anticipated income for the Issuance Month.
3. Add the following income if it is reasonably certain to be received in the issuance month:
   1. Gross nonexempt earned and unearned income of all CF household members, (minus any legally obligated paid child support. Refer to Child Support [63-502(p)].
   2. The household's prorated share of income from members excluded for failure to provide an SSN, or as an ineligible noncitizen or ineligible ABAWD.
   3. All income from members excluded for committing an IPV, being disqualified due to failure to meet work requirements or being a fleeing felon, drug felon, or parole/probation violator.
4. Round the household's total gross income:
   1. Up if cents equal 50-90 cents.
   2. Down if cents equal 0-49 cents.
5. Compare this sum to the Maximum Gross Income. Is gross income at or below the limit for the appropriate household size?
   1. If YES, the household passes the Gross Income Test. Now apply the Net Monthly Income Test.
   2. If NO, the household is ineligible based on excess income. Send a denial NOA.

Refer to CalFresh Program Monthly Allotment and Income Eligibility Standards Charts