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Iowa LIHEAP Policy and Procedures Manual Appendix C – Income Source Guide

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APPENDIX C – INCOME SOURCE GUIDE

Income Types

Definition Considered Income?

Proof of Income Yes No Adoption Assistance/ Subsidized Adoption Financial assistance granted to an adoptive family to offset the short-and long-term costs of adopting a child with special needs.

X

Official state and/or court documents, or bank statement AFLAC (or other similar supplemental insurance) A supplemental insurance policy which pays cash benefits directly to the insured (unless assigned otherwise).

X NOTE: AFLAC is not considered a fixed income source. Aftercare Services Following foster care, youth can receive voluntary, individualized support to help them transition successfully to adulthood.

X

Alimony An allowance paid to a person by that person’s spouse or former spouse for living expenses.

X

Court documents, written statement from person paying support, or bank statement.

NOTE: Alimony is not considered a fixed income source. AmeriCorps/ AmeriCorps Vista AmeriCorps is a voluntary civil society program with a goal of "helping others and meeting critical needs in the community." These payments are excluded as income under Public Law 101-610.

X