Migrant farm laborers usually have little or no income upon arriving at a work area; therefore, the worker should be alert to the need for emergency food and determine whether the migrant farm laborer's household qualifies for expedited services.

• (1) Income.  In addition to income declared by the household, the worker explores the possibility that out-of-state real property is being rented or is producing income.  If home property is producing income, the income must be added to all other household income to determine eligibility and food benefit allotment.
• (2) Exempt income of children in migrant households.  Since many migrant households receive one payment in combination for work performed by all household members, the income of a student under 18 years of age must be differentiated from the rest of the household's income.  The worker prorates the income equally among the number of household members working and excludes that portion allowed to the student.
• (3) Deductions from income.  When eligible, the worker deducts expenses described at OAC 340:50-7-31 from the household's income.
• (4) Work registration.  Employable members of migrant households who are not employed at least 30 hours a week or receiving weekly earnings equal to the federal minimum wage times 30 hours must register for and accept suitable employment the same as other persons.