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(If the child is included in the AU) |
| A couple lives together; they are not married; there is no eligible mutual child, but each has a child of his or her own. | Determine eligibility as separate AUs. |
| A married couple has no eligible mutual child, but each spouse has his/her own children. | Combine into one AU or make multiple AUs, whichever is more advantageous to the family. |
| A stepparent lives in the home, but has no children in the home. | The stepparent may be included in the
AU if there is no parent living in the home or the parent living in the
home receives SSI.
The stepparent may not be included in the AU if a non-SSI parent lives in the home. |
| Both parents live in the home with a mutual child. | Include both parents in the AU if stated criteria are met (refer to policy manual section 2610). |
| All of the dependent children in the AU receive SSI. | Determine the children's eligibility on all points other than financial need to determine whether the children's caretakers will be eligible. Include only the eligible caretaker and other eligible adult (if applicable) in the AU. |
| An unmarried, minor parent lives in the home with his or her parents. | Include the minor parent as a dependent child if one of the following conditions exists:
The AU may choose to include or exclude the minor's child. Include the minor parent as caretaker if the minor lives with his/her parents who do not receive LIM for minor siblings. |