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).

BATTERED WOMEN'S SHELTER
A public or private non-profit crisis shelter, housing network, or other shelter facility providing services to battered women and their children.

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.