CS APPENDIX R-P
Reasonable Necessities and Child Care
Allowance Chart
03/01/87
Revised 04/28/15 Training Complete 01/30/09 Last Reviewed 12/01/25
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Table 1 – Reasonable Necessities |
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Number in
household without stepchildren* |
Reasonable
Necessities Allowance |
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1 |
$292.00 |
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2 |
$519.00 |
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3 |
$734.00 |
|
4 |
$939.00 |
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5 |
$1,128.00 |
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6 |
$1,305.00 |
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7 |
$1,470.00 |
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8 |
$1,623.00 |
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9 |
$1,765.00 |
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10 |
$1,894.00 |
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11 |
$2,012.00 |
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12 |
$2,118.00 |
How
to use this table:
1.
Determine
the number of household members, excluding stepchildren*.
2.
Find
the reasonable necessities allowance and enter it in Section F, line 12 of the
Arrears Assessment Computation form.
These figures are based on Standard Needs
Budget (SNB) of 1995 plus 31% inflation rate since 1995 according to the
Historical U.S. Inflation Rate minus housing, telephone and transportation
expenses which are accounted for elsewhere in the computed assessment. Also excluded are reading and recreation
expenses.
*NOTE:
Stepchildren are credited on line 15 of the Arrears Assessment
Computation form. The additional amount
($236.00 per stepchild) is based on the average of the incremental increases
per person in Table 1.
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Table 2 – Food Allowance Chart (for room
and board) (Table Effective: October 1, 2014) |
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Number in
Household |
Food Allowance |
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1 |
$194.00 |
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2 |
$357.00 |
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3 |
$511.00 |
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4 |
$649.00 |
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5 |
$771.00 |
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6 |
$925.00 |
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7 |
$1022.00 |
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8 |
$1169.00 |
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For each additional member of the household add: |
$146.00 |
How
to use this table:
1.
If the
noncustodial parent (NCP) pays room and board, determine the food allowance for
the NCP’s total household size.
2.
Subtract
the food allowance from the room and board amount to arrive at the room
allowance only.
3.
Enter
this amount in section F, line 12 of the Arrears Assessment Computation form.
EXAMPLE:
The household size is 5, and amount for room
and board is $1,300.00. The food
allowance for a household size of 5 is $771.00.
The final room and board allowance is:
$1,300.00 - $771.00 = $529.00
NOTE:
The figures in Table 2 are from Table 2 Food Stamp Monthly Income Limits
and Maximum Assistance Amounts found at http://jobs.utah.gov/Infosource/eligibilitymanual/Eligibility_Manual.htm.
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Table 3 Maximum Monthly Child Care Payments Based
on Monthly Local Market Rates (Table Effective: July 1, 2014) |
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Provider Type |
0 to < 24 months |
2 years old |
3 years old |
4 years old |
5 years old |
6 to < 13 years old |
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License Exempt – Child/Provider home |
$340.00 |
$274.00 |
$243.00 |
$213.00 |
$190.00 |
$176.00 |
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License Exempt Center/Program ------------ Residential Certificate |
$467.00 |
$430.00 |
$415.00 |
$400.00 |
$360.00 |
$245.00 |
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Family Home-Licensed |
$500.00 |
$493.00 |
$480.00 |
$462.00 |
$450.00 |
$400.00 |
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Center-Licensed or Accredited |
$650.00 |
$550.00 |
$510.00 |
$505.00 |
$500.00 |
$420.00 |
How
to use this table:
1.
If the NCP
pays for monthly child care and is single or his/her spouse/partner’s income is
used in the assessment, determine the age of the child(ren).
2.
Determine
the maximum allowance for the NCP’s monthly child care costs.
EXAMPLE:
Two children: One < 24 months, and one 2 years old.
Child < 24 months: $650.00 maximum (if the child is with a
licensed or accredited center)
Child 2 years old: $550.00 maximum (if the child is with a
licensed or accredited center)
Monthly child care: $1,200.00 maximum allowable amount.
3.
Enter
this amount in Section F, line 13 of the Arrears Assessment Computation form.
This table is based on the Tables for
Monthly Local Market Rates used by the Department of Workforce Services (DWS)
found at http://jobs.utah.gov/Infosource/eligibilitymanual/Eligibility_Manual.htm.