440           INCOME

To be eligible for assistance, an individual or couple must have countable income that does not exceed the income limits of the APA program.  This section explains the income requirements of the APA program.  Certain income of ineligible spouses and/or alien sponsors is considered available (deemed) to meet the needs of an individual or couple in determining eligibility for APA .  Refer to chapter 460 for the policy on the deeming of income of ineligible spouses and/or alien sponsors.