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SNAP CERTIFICATION MANUAL – SECTION 5000 5700 Unearned Income 5701 Transitional Employment Assistance(TEA)

5700 Unearned Income

SNAP Manual 01/01/03 Unearned income is income received by a household that has not been earned through employment or self-employment. Households in receipt of only unearned income will not receive the earned income deduction. Common sources of unearned income are listed below in alphabetical order: • Allotments • Rental Income • Child Support/Alimony Payments • Severance Pay Received in Installments • Contributions • Sick Pay • Diverted Payments • Social Security Benefits (SSA) • Foster Care Payments • Strike Benefits • Installment Contracts • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) • Interest, Dividends, Royalties • Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UI) • Pensions • Utility Assistance from HUD or Housing Authority • Reimbursements for Normal • Veteran’s Assistance (VA) • Living Expenses • Workman’s Compensation

5701 Transitional Employment Assistance (TEA) SNAP Manual 01/01/00 TEA (Transitional Employment Assistance) Program cash assistance payments are counted as unearned income. TEA cash assistance is paid on a monthly basis and is based on a standard of need for a particular household size. SNAP benefits will not be increased when a household member’s TEA benefits are reduced, suspended or terminated due to non-compliance with the program requirements, or for non- cooperation with the Office of Child Support Enforcement or for an intentional program violation. See SNAP 12110 for instructions. 5701.1 Diversion Assistance SNAP Manual 09/01/00 Diversion Assistance is a one-time payment to or on behalf of the family that will resolve a financial problem so that the adult can maintain and/or obtain employment. Diversion Assistance is available to an adult only once during his or her lifetime.