Temporarily Absent Family

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The income of temporarily absent family members is counted in the Part 5 definition of annual income - regardless of the amount the absent member contributes to the household.

For example, a construction worker employed at a temporary job on the other side of the state earns $600 per week. He keeps $200 per week for expenses and sends $400 per week home to his family. The entire amount ($600 per week) is counted in the family's income.