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Chapter: 1800 Income Program: TCA 34 For improved rental property owned by the parent or relative, the earned income is the amount of cash received, or anticipated to be received, minus 25 percent of gross rental receipts if the owner is responsible for upkeep and repairs. A deduction is recognized for taxes and the interest portion of mortgage payments (to the extent interest is a business expense) for property other than the homestead. These deductions cannot be allowed for the AG residence on homestead property, but can be allowed (by prorating rental) for structures on the homestead property.

For unimproved rental property owned by the parent or relative, the earned income is the amount of cash received, or anticipated to be received, minus 15 percent of gross rental receipts if the owner is responsible for upkeep of fences, wells, and the like. A deduction is recognized for taxes and the interest portion of mortgage payments on property other than the homestead. 1820.0503.03 Property Sublet by the Individual (TCA) When the individual rents property and in turn subleases or rents any part or all of the property, the amount of cash received or anticipated to be received is considered as earned income. No operating costs will be allowed. 1820.0600 IN-KIND BENEFITS (TCA) Non-cash or in-kind benefits are excluded. This includes, but is not limited to:

1. meals, 2. clothing, 3. public housing (HUD), 4. produce from a garden, 5. WIC coupons, and 6. food stamps benefits

Passages 1820.0601 through 1820.0603 describe general policy for in-kind benefits. There are no other written program specific policies for in-kind benefits. 1820.0601 In-Kind Benefits - Meals/Food (TCA) The following types of in-kind support are excluded:

1. free or reduced price meals and food from government agencies or schools, service facilities and other institutions recognized under a USDA Program, the Older Americans Act or DCF Program; 2. the value of the food stamps and WIC coupon allotments. 1820.0602 In-Kind Benefits for Disabled Veterans (TCA) The clothing allowances for veterans with prosthetic or orthopedic devices are excluded as an in- kind benefit. 1820.0603 Medical and Social Service Programs (TCA) Medical and social service program payments or in-kind benefits are excluded. Some examples are:

1. child welfare services provided under Title IV-B of the Social Security Act; 2. Title XX services; 3. services provided under Title III of the Older Americans Act; 4. Title XIX medical assistance (Medicaid); 5. Title XVIII health insurance (Medicare); 6. services provided under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; 7. mental health services;