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Title 8: Medicaid Page 16 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Employees’ Manual Chapter E: Income Types of Non-MAGI-Related Income Revised April 11, 2025 Child Support Child Support (Cont.)  Child support payments received by a member of the child’s family on behalf of a minor child, including back child support.  Current child support payments received by a member of the child’s family on behalf of a child age 18 or older.

Back child support payments received by a member of the child’s family on behalf of a child aged 18 or older are income to the child when the child:  Lives with the person who receives the money, or  Receives the money from the person (when the child does not live with the person).

Back child support payments received by a member of the child’s family on behalf of a child aged 18 or older are income to the person receiving the payment if the child does not live with that person and does not receive the money.

When the client receives irregular child support payments, use an estimated amount based on the absent parent’s payment history for the last three quarters. Verify the amount using court records, canceled checks, IRS records, or CSS. Note: Refer to NJA0094, Income for the process to enter this type of income in ELIAS.

Civil Service Annuity

Count the gross amount of Civil Service Annuity whether the payment is taxable or not taxable. Note: Refer to NJA0094, Income for the process to enter this type of income in ELIAS.

Dedicated Accounts 20 CFR 416.546, 20 CFR 416.640(e), 20 CFR 416.1247 Exclude the interest and other income earned on funds in a dedicated account as countable income for SSI participants. When past-due benefits are paid for eligible people under age 18, the representative payee is required to establish a dedicated account. The dedicated account may be used only for: