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A budget calculator is a tool used to determine eligibility for public benefits. These calculators process information about income only, they do not include eligibility for residency, citizenship/immigration status, or resource criteria. If you want information about these criteria, refer to the appropriate section in the PBRC Manual or contact PBRC staff above under Contact Us.

Determining countable income for benefit eligibility can include complicated calculations. These calculators incorporate basic income budgeting and deeming formulas, they do not cover rules for complicated and unique household circumstances. In addition, these calculators capture only the current month of eligibility. If projected amounts vary from official results, please call PBRC for further assistance.

What to Expect

You will answer a series of questions regarding the applicant's household composition and monthly income for each household member. Based on the information you input, the calculator will project the applying member's income eligibility for that benefit. There are definitions provided throughout to guide you in the process. It is important you click on these definitions because they have pertinent information regarding how to answer the questions correctly. Simply click on a highlighted word for the definition.

Before You Start

Make sure you have the necessary information for the household, including information on income from earnings, unearned income and in-kind income.

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Disclaimer

These calculators should be used for screening purposes only. The laws, regulations, rules and policies on which the calculators are based are subject to change. CSS makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the projected results.

In no event will CSS be liable for any decision made or action taken by anyone in reliance upon the information obtained from these calculators. The results of these calculators are not endorsed by the public entities that administer these programs and individuals who want to apply for benefits should submit an application at the local agency where official determinations are made.

CSS cannot and does not guarantee or warrant that files available for download from these calculators will be free of viruses or other code that manifest contamination or destructive properties. Each subscriber is responsible for implementing sufficient procedures and checkpoints to satisfy his or her particular requirements for accuracy of data input and output, and for maintaining means external to this website for the reconstruction of any lost data. CSS does not assume any responsibility or risk for your use of these calculators.