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5. Military Allotments An individual may be eligible to receive a military allotment if the spouse, adult child, or parent is in the U.S. Armed Forces. Such payments are unearned income and can be verified by a copy of the check, a check stub, or other documents showing the current amount.

6. Pensions Ongoing pension payments are counted as unearned income. They may be available to any household member who has retired from private industry, local or state governments, or the federal government. These payments are the result of an investment in a retirement account such as an employer sponsored plan, a personal 401K plan or an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). Verification can be determined by the check, check stub, bank deposit or letter from employer.

7. Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) TANF replaced several forms of welfare assistance previously awarded under Assistance to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) program. Acceptable proof of this income would include a copy of the most recent TANF check, a TANF award letter, or any other form of verification from the local TANF office.

8. Unemployment Compensation The Unemployment Compensation Benefit (UCB) is unearned income that is available to individuals who have a recent, covered work history and are currently available for employment. UCB may be documented by the gross amount on the weekly stubs, a bank statement, or an award letter from a UCB office.

9. Veterans’ Administration (VA) Benefits VA benefits are counted as unearned income. A copy of the most recent benefit check, an entitlement letter, or a statement from the Veterans Administration is all acceptable documentation of VA benefits.

10. Workers’ Compensation Workers’ Compensation may be awarded to an injured employee or his survivors under state and federal statute. Benefits are paid either in a lump sum or as a monthly payment. Benefits are counted as unearned income. Workers’ Compensation is either paid by an insurance company or by the employer out of a self-insurance fund. In either case the individual should have an “Agreement to Compensation” form which states the amount of the benefit.

11. Royalties Royalties include payment for copyrighted or patented property of a household member, such as payments for: a) The right to use copyrighted materials; b) The right to use licensed products; c) The right to use patented items;