RCW 74.08A.230Earnings disregards and earned income cutoffs. (Effective until August 1, 2024.)(1) In addition to their monthly benefit payment, a family may earn and keep one-half of its earnings during every month it is eligible to receive assistance under this section.(2) In no event may a family be eligible for temporary assistance for needy families if its monthly gross earned income exceeds the maximum earned income level as set by the department. In calculating a household's gross earnings, the department shall disregard the earnings of a minor child who is:(a) A full-time student; or(b) A part-time student carrying at least half the normal school load and working fewer than thirty-five hours per week.[ 1997 c 58 s 308.](1) In addition to their monthly benefit payment, a family may earn and keep the first $500 of the family's earnings in addition to one-half of the family's remaining earnings during every month it is eligible to receive assistance under this section.(2) In no event may a family be eligible for temporary assistance for needy families if its monthly gross earned income exceeds the maximum earned income level as set by the department. this section.(2) In no event may a family be eligible for temporary assistance for needy families if its monthly gross earned income exceeds the maximum earned income level as set by the department. In calculating a household's gross earnings, the department shall disregard the earnings of a minor child who is:(a) A full-time student; or(b) A part-time student carrying at least half the normal school load and working fewer than 35 hours per week.[ 2023 c 418 s 5; 1997 c 58 s 308.]NOTES:Effective date—2023 c 418 s 5: 'Section 5 of this act takes effect August 1, 2024.' [ 2023 c 418 s 14.]
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