BANKED MONTHS
Months credited during the initial 60 months of MFIP eligibility, which can potentially be used after the 60-month time limit is reached to extend eligibility. Banked months are accrued when a caregiver meets the conditions for Special Medical Criteria. Banked months must be used before a participant is extended under a different hardships extension category. See 18.18.15 (Special Medical Criteria).

BUDGET MONTH
The calendar month from which the county agency uses the income or circumstances of a unit to determine the amount of the benefit for the payment month.

BUDGETING
Assigning income to a payment month. Using unit income to compute eligibility and benefit levels. See RETROSPECTIVE BUDGETING in 2.36 (Glossary: R...).

BURIAL PLOT
A cemetery lot.