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

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Lump-Sum (SSA) Lump sum payments are made when SSA awards somebody benefits after an extended application or appeal process. They're getting a lump-sum for all the monthly payments they missed.

If the lump-sum is a retroactive payment, received during the verification period, count only the payment that would apply to the verification period, and only for members 18 and over.

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Medicaid Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including eligible low-income adults, children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities. Medicaid is administered by states, according to federal requirements. The program is funding jointly by states and the federal government.

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MEPD (Medicaid for Employed People with Disabilities) Medicaid for Employed People with Disabilities (MEPD) is a Medicaid coverage group to allow persons with disabilities to work and continue to have access to medical assistance.

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Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D Medicare is the federal health insurance program for: ● People who are 65 or older ● Certain younger people with disabilities ● People with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant, sometimes called ESRD)

The different parts of Medicare help cover specific services: ● Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) ● Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) ● Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage)

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Military Pay (active duty) Benefits paid to a person who is serving in a military force.

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Official document(s) stating amount (e.g. leave and earnings