See C. below. Base periods cannot be adjusted. However, if the applicant is receiving a fixed monthly benefit, obtain verification of the benefit amount and use that amount in determining eligibility. B. Base Period for Applications and Redeterminations 1. Unless there is a change, the base period for verifying income for the certification period is the calendar month prior to the month of application.
Income is converted to a monthly amount.
Refer to MA-2370 for regulations and procedures regarding retroactive eligibility. Unless there is a change, the base period for computing income for a subsequent certification period is the calendar month prior to the month of the redetermination interview. Never be earlier than the 4th month of the current certification period, and b. Never go beyond the first month of the certification period for which you are determining eligibility. C. Base Period for Certain Incomes 1.