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. Administrative Plan 4/1/16 . Page 6-10 economic independence of HUD-assisted families or to provide work to such families [24 CFR 5.603(b)]. • New employment or increased earnings by a family member who is a person with disabilities and who has received benefits or services under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) or any other state program funded under Part A of Title IV of the Social Security Act within the past six months. If the benefits are received in the form of monthly maintenance, there is no minimum amount. If the benefits or services are received in a form other than monthly maintenance, such as one-time payments, wage subsidies, or transportation assistance, the total amount received over the six-month period must be at least $500. Calculation of the Disallowance Calculation of the earned income disallowance for an eligible member of a qualified family begins with a comparison of the member’s current income with his or her “prior income.” SAHA Policy SAHA defines prior income, or prequalifying income, as the family member’s last certified income prior to qualifying for the EID. The family member’s prior, or prequalifying, income remains constant throughout the period that he or she is receiving the EID. Initial 12-Month Exclusion During the initial 12-month exclusion period, the full amount (100 percent) of any increase in income attributable to new employment or increased earnings is excluded. The 12 months are cumulative and need not be consecutive. SAHA Policy The initial EID exclusion period will begin on the first of the month following the date an eligible member of a qualified family is first employed or first experiences an increase in earnings. Second 12-Month Exclusion and Phase-In During the second 12-month exclusion period, the exclusion is reduced to half (50 percent) of any increase in income attributable to employment or increased earnings. The 12 months are cumulative and need not be consecutive. Lifetime Limitation The EID has a four-year (48-month) lifetime maximum. The four-year eligibility period begins at the same time that the initial exclusion period begins and ends 48 months later. The one-time eligibility for the EID applies even if the eligible individual begins to receive assistance from another housing agency, if the individual moves between public housing and Section 8 assistance, or if there are breaks in assistance. SAHA Policy During the 48-month eligibility period, SAHA will schedule and conduct an interim reexamination each time there is a change in the family member’s annual income that 3-138