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Chapter: 1800 Income Program: MSSI, SFP 38

1. must be given irrevocably; 2. must not be compensation or return for services or other consideration; and 3. must be given without legal obligation on the part of the donor. 1840.1305 Prizes and Awards (MSSI, SFP) Cash prizes and cash awards are included as income unless they can be excluded as infrequent or irregular.

An award is generally something of value received as a result of a decision or judgment of a court, board of arbitration, or similar action. Awards are almost always cash or its equivalent.

If a prize or award is not substantial, then the eligibility specialist must consider whether it may be excluded from income as infrequent/irregular income.

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Chapter: 1800 Income Program: MSSI, SFP 38

1. must be given irrevocably; 2. must not be compensation or return for services or other consideration; and 3. must be given without legal obligation on the part of the donor. 1840.1305 Prizes and Awards (MSSI, SFP) Cash prizes and cash awards are included as income unless they can be excluded as infrequent or irregular.

An award is generally something of value received as a result of a decision or judgment of a court, board of arbitration, or similar action. Awards are almost always cash or its equivalent.

If a prize or award is not substantial, then the eligibility specialist must consider whether it may be excluded from income as infrequent/irregular income.