(a) Individual budget. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) prepares an individual budget for a person in a noninstitutional setting if the person is:(1) single;(2) widowed;(3) divorced; or(4) married and is:(A) an applicant separated from his or her spouse at the time of application; or(B) a recipient separated from his or her spouse during the previous month.(b) Couple budget. HHSC prepares a couple budget for a couple in a noninstitutional setting if:(1) the couple meets the definition of a couple in §358.431 of this division (relating to Definitions);(2) each spouse is an applicant or a recipient; and(3) both spouses are in the same coverage group.(c) Companion budget. HHSC prepares a companion budget for a person in a noninstitutional setting who has an ineligible spouse if:(1) the couple meets the definition of a couple in §358.431 of this division; and(2) the person lives with the ineligible spouse during any part of a calendar month.