Section R. 400.3112 - Group compositionRule 12.
(1) If family independence assistance is requested for a child, then all of the following persons who live together shall, except as provided in subrule (7), be included in the program group applying for assistance and, if eligible, in the family independence assistance group:(c) The child's siblings who meet the definition of child.(d) The parents of the siblings.(e) The child's stepparent.(f) The child's stepsiblings who meet the definition of child.(2) If a minor parent applies for assistance for himself or herself and his or her child, and if the minor parent is living with his or her parent or parents or stepparent, then the minor parent is denied assistance in his or her own right and the minor parent and his or her child shall be treated as children in accordance with subrule (1) of this rule.(3) If a minor parent applies for assistance and is living with a legal guardian or an adult relative, other than his or her parent or stepparent, and if the adult relative or legal guardian receives family independence assistance, then the minor parent and his or her child shall be included in the adult relative's or legal guardian's group and, if eligible, in the family independence assistance group as children in the care of the adult relative or legal guardian. If the adult relative or legal guardian does not receive family independence assistance, then the minor parent may receive assistance in his or her own right, if eligible.(4) If a caretaker is caring for and requesting assistance for 2 or more children who are not siblings or stepsiblings to each other, then all of the children under the care of the caretaker shall be included in a single program group and, if eligible, in a single family independence assistance group.(5) In the absence of a parent or stepparent, a needy caretaker may request assistance and be included in the program group and, if eligible, in the family independence assistance group with the child. If the caretaker chooses to request assistance for himself or herself, then the caretaker's spouse and their dependent children, if living in the home, shall also be included in the request for assistance.(6) The program group or family independence assistance group may consist of the following persons if there is no eligible child in the group:(a) A pregnant woman and her husband, if living in the home.(b) A parent, stepparent, or other caretaker of a child in the home who would be eligible except for the child's receipt of supplemental security income, and the spouse of the parent, stepparent, or other caretaker, if living in the home.(c) A parent of a child in foster care, and the spouse of the parent, if living in the home. The parent, and the parent's spouse, if applicable, shall comply with the agency's case service plan.(7) If an individual becomes a new group member as a result of marriage to a member of the group, the new group members income and assets will be disregarded for 18 months after the date of marriage, unless the program groups income and assets, when combined with the new parents, the new stepparents or the new stepsiblings income or assets, exceed twice the income and asset limits set by the department.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.3112
1997 AACS; 2019 MR 17, Eff. 1/1/2020