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situation beyond its control, or has experienced an unusual and/or unexpected expense, or has decreased income during the 30 days preceding the Emergency Assistance application. 2. In order to receive EA,there must be a minor child residing in the home. The definition of age, kinship, and citizenship will be the same as in the Work First program requirements. 3. Eligibility for EA will be based on 150% of the Federal poverty level. See income table below: Family size* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ax. Monthly Income (2016 levels) $1,485 $2,003 $2,520 $3,038 $3,555 $4,073 $4,591 $5,111 *For each additional member add $520.00. 4. The base period for computing gross income is the month prior to the application for EA, unless a change has occurred in hours, employment, or pay. 5. The cash payment limit using County funding (EA, or 200%)will be limited to a total amount not exceeding $500.00 in any 12-month period, per household. Example: Household received$100.00 from Emergency Assistance therefore household cannot receive funds exceeding $400.00 from other county funding (EA or 200%) The applicant must be within the 150%poverty limit, except in the case of 200% funds. Consecutive year beginning from when last EA application was taken. All payments will be made directly to the provider. 6. Payment will not be authorized for expenses that have been previously paid for under the Crisis Intervention Program (CIP) for the household during the 12 month period. (Household received assistance with electric, natural/propane gas, fuel oil/kerosene expenses under CIP therefore county funding can't be utilized for those expenses). Exceptions must be approved by supervisor and/or program administrator. Expenses not normally covered under CIP (rent& water) could be authorized if all other eligibility criteria are met. 7. Payment will not be authorized for heating or cooling expenses during the Crisis Intervention Program season from 200% funds. 200% funds will only be authorized when natural gas is used as a cooking source when Crisis Intervention Program funds are unavailable. 8. The family budget must show that the family can maintain ongoing bills once EA is given. If this is not the case, EA may not be appropriate. 9. Each applicant for EA shall furnish and/or assist the worker to verify his eligibility by presenting documentary proof where required verifying needs, income, the availability of other resources, and any other data required for eligibility determination as follows: Page 15 1 19 Attachment number 1 \n F-7 Page 88