611.01 Averaging Fluctuating Income SR 94-04, 04/94 (AAM-A)

Use the previous 6 months’ income to obtain an average monthly amount.

Exceptions:

• If income has been received for less than 6 months, use the lesser number of months.

• If the previous six-month period does not provide a good estimate, use a one-year average.

• If the individual is self-employed, a one-year average may be used.

• If the individual has failed to report significant earned income changes in the past 12 months, use an average based on the past 3 months. Significant changes include any of the following:

- change of employers,

- start or loss of a job, or

- change in hours or rate of pay.