Special Circumstances Income

Stepparent Income

Income Deemed Available from the Stepparent

If there is a stepparent living in the home and only the parent and the parent's separate children are included in the MFBU, the income deemed available from the stepparent is determined as follows:

• The stepparent's gross earned income less the deduction for work expenses are combined with the stepparent's nonexempt unearned income.
• Deduct from the above, the following amounts:
  • Amounts actually paid by the stepparent to individuals not living in the home but who are claimed as dependents for purposes of determining the stepparent's federal personal income tax liability.
  • Voluntary or court-ordered spousal and child support payments made by the stepparent to individuals not living in the home.
  • The maintenance need for the stepparent unit which includes:
    • Stepparent
    • Mutual children
    • Stepparent's children

The remainder, if any, is income available to the MFBU.This computation is completed by CalSAWS.

Treatment of Income: Stepparent Cases

If there is a stepparent living in the home and only the parent and the parent's separate children are included in the MFBU, the income considered in determining the share of cost must be:

• The income of the children, plus
• The income of the parent, plus
• The income available from the stepparent as determined above.

Related Topics

Non-MAGI MC Income